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In October last year the community gathered to protest at the proposed closure of the Ashburton i-SITE and, now, it looks like we are back to square one.

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The fight to see a revival of the Ashburton i-SITE hit a major stumbling block yesterday when potential suitors, local radio station Hokonui, announced it would be unable to relocate to the vacant building on East Street.

After a tumultuous few months last year following the closure of the i-SITE, in which the Ashburton District Council came under heavy criticism from within the community about the decision, it was Hokonui who appeared to come to the rescue and save the day.

They mooted the possibility of their business relocating from their base in Somerset House down to the i-SITE building and reinstating normal opera-

tions there while also broadcasting the radio station from the building.

This was met with great positivity from the community and the council.

But after months of meetings and planning, the decision was officially announced yesterday morning with the Hokonui option off the table.

Ultimately, capital expenditure hurdles have meant the end of the plan which was pitched to NZME, the parent company of Hokonui.

NZME local team leader, Carol Johns, said the outcome was not the one desired by the company and the entire team in Ashburton was gutted to have not been able to get the idea over the line.

“We are pretty disappointed,” she said yesterday morning.

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“Ultimately, it’s come down to the money it would cost to make the change to the building from our current location in Somerset House, as well as maintaining some of the elements that would have had to remain in that building.”

Yesterday’s decision will be met with some disappointment by those who wished to see the i-SITE reinstated to its former glory.

The public opinion on the closure was strong with a huge crowd turning out to a public rally held on the chessboard next door to the i-SITE building last year.

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Wedding ‘incredible’ to see

End of the road for i-SITE battle?

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Ashburton woman Jo Doyle enjoyed front-row viewing at the most exciting event of the year – last weekend’s royal wedding.

The Ashburton mum and her mother Jennie Swan travelled to England full of hope they would see a real prince and princess join in holy matrimony – and they were not disappointed.

Their day kicked off at 5.30am on Saturday, as they woke in their accommodation of a loft-room atop a gorgeous Windsor house.

“We put our glad-rags on, and fresh faced we strolled on into Windsor town to join in all the royal wedding hype,” Doyle said.

A team from One News had set up a spot along The Long Walk, which is a grand pathway leading into Windsor Castle. The media members were just as enthusiastic about the proceedings to follow, and were more than happy to make a little room for the two Kiwis.

The pair then played a waiting game as it would not be until midday that the wedding would begin. Huge screens kicked into gear at 9am with coverage of the leadup, and Doyle was able to break the wait with a Pimms at 10am.

“Why not? It was 10pm in New Zealand so I had to celebrate with everyone back home,” she said.

By this time the crowds were building up quickly, with people from all over the world, with America represented in particular.

Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for – bride Meghan Markle and her mother Doria Ragland escorted past on their way to Windsor Castle.

Loud cheers erupted all around as their vehicle quickly moved past. Silence then befell the crowd as the royal wedding magic began, and proceedings unfolded

Above – Jo Doyle and Jennie Swan had a bird’s-eye view of the proceedings near Windsor Castle, including the newlyweds touring the streets of Windsor in a carriage.

Below right – Doyle and Swan enjoy the experience of a lifetime at the royal wedding in Windsor.

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For Doyle, the highlight was the delivery from the Reverend Michael Curry, and then what was to come as Prince Harry and his new princess waved as they went past in a carriage.

“The highlight of the day had to be the besotted newlyweds doing the carriage procession around the streets of Windsor. It was truly amazing, and incredible to be so close to them,” Doyle said.

“The wait was so worth it.

“They definitely are the new royal power couple. Everyone is so happy for them.”

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From P1 Ashburton Mayor Donna Favel said the news was disappointing when approached yesterday morning.

“I think we had all hoped for a positive outcome from the plan,” she said. “But unfortunately, that hasn’t happened, however, the i-SITE issue has been raised a number of times in submissions on the longterm plan so it is something we will no doubt be discussing again at next week’s hearings on those submissions.”

The Ashburton District Council later issued a press release on the announcement stating that the council would continue to explore options for the Ashburton information centre building.

The release made no mention of the council exploring options which would see the building reinstated as some form of information centre.

“It is unfortunate that Hokonui is not able to go ahead with this proposal and we appreciate their efforts to help find a workable and welcome solution for the building. Although this offer will not proceed, we will continue to consider other options for the building,” Favel said in the statement.

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Gang expert shares words of wisdom with Ashburton

BY KATIE TODD

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He’s spent six years inside New Zealand gangs: forging countless connections, undertaking extensive ethnographic research and occasionally receiving a fist to the face or a bar stool to the back.

Yesterday morning, sociologist Dr Jarrod Gilbert shared his insight as the country’s “foremost expert on gangs in New Zealand” with 104 interested members of the Hakatere/Ashburton U3A group.

What the University of Canterbury lecturer had to share with members of the life-long learning group was something they had likely not heard before, he said: that New Zealand overestimates the degree to which gangs are responsible for organised crime.

And a more efficient criminal and justice system would acknowledge that organised crime is in fact “much, much, bigger” than just the gangs, he said.

Gilbert made the news in 2014 when he challenged Police Minister Anne Tolley’s claims that 28 per cent of the prison population

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are gang members. Tolley had also stated that gangs were responsible for 34 per cent of class A & B drug offences and 25 per cent of homicide-related offences.

However, having spent six years researching the gang scene, Gilbert said he highly doubted the statistics were accurate and told

Tolley he was willing to eat a suitcase full of carrots in front of the University of Canterbury Sociology Department if she was right.

An Official Information Act request revealed that the statistics included anyone with a connection, familial tie to a gang member, or anyone charged together

with a gang member for the same offence. Gangs were in fact responsible for 4 per cent of class A & B drug offences and zero per cent of homicide-related offences.

“Gangs are highly criminal and they do require policing.

“I’m not saying gangs aren’t bad

… but all evidence points to the overinflating of the problem,” Gilbert said yesterday.

“We have limited resources – and this could influence how to use them.”

However, Gilbert’s address to the Hakatere/Ashburton U3A came shortly after an announcement from Police Minister Stuart Nash that 700 of the 1800 additional police promised in the new budget would be part of the organised crime squad “going after gangs to disrupt the supply of drugs in our communities”.

Nash had described gangs as a serious problem in communities up and down the country, which have morphed into highly organised trans-national organisations.

Gilbert said police are in need of much more higher level research on gangs in New Zealand – an issue which compelled him to study and write about gangs in the first instance.

Hakatere/Ashburton U3A’s Jill Ross said the group met monthly to hear from guest speakers and Gilbert had drawn the biggest crowd she had seen for some time.

Police Minister: 1800 frontline police

BY COLIN WILLISCROFT

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Police Minister Stuart Nash has rejected claims by Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon that the budget does not deliver additional police.

“During the election campaign Labour and NZ First claimed that wasn’t anywhere near enough.

Stuart Nash, now Police Minister, came to Ashburton promising additional police resources across the country,” Falloon said.

“The coalition agreement between Labour and NZ First made the promise explicit: 1800 more

police over three years.

“The Budget last week makes a lie of that promise. They’ve broken their pledge and will deliver additional police over five years, not three years as they promised to do.

“They’re also trying to classify police roles like forensic accountants as frontline officers. Police Minister Stuart Nash has had to admit that only 1100 police will be out on the streets as frontline officers.

“Eleven hundred new frontline officers over five years, an aver-

age of 220 each year, exactly what National had pledged to deliver.

Labour have broken their promise and are not delivering any additional police,” Falloon said.

However, Nash said Falloon was “very wrong”.

“We are delivering 1800 frontline police,” he said. “Eleven hundred of those will be community constables whose role will be prevention first. They’ll be on the street, keeping people safe.

“The other 700 will be in the organised crime squad. They’ll be going after gangs to disrupt the

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supply of drugs in our communities. Gangs are a serious problem in communities up and down the country. They’ve morphed into highly organised trans-national organisations.”

Nash said the organised crime squads represented frontline policing of the 21st century, adding that putting all the extra 1800 extra police on the beat was not the best allocation of resources.

There would also be an additional 485 non-sworn support staff, he said.

The extra police would be

brought in over three years.

Nash said the reason for that timeframe was because about 1000 police needed to be trained every year to meet the target of 1800, as about 400 a year would leave.

He was comfortable if it took three-and-a-half years to reach the target, as long as the best people possible were joining the police.

“I’m determined not to see a drop in quality. We need top quality men and women in our police service.”

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■ MID CANTERBURY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

New president hits the ground running

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When the Mid Canterbury Young Professionals launched in 2016 they shared a simple objective: to unite like-minded young locals in the first 15 years of their career.

They became an instant success story, attracting 75 attendees to their very first meeting, and since hosting regular events from seminars to golf games, drinks, bowls tournaments, bus trips and motivational speakers.

Now, MCYP’s newly elected president Emma Silva said she is looking forward to carrying on the group’s successful beginnings.

After taking over the helm from Penny Costello last month, Silva and seven new committee members have already been busy with a calendar-full of exciting new events and a brain-full of ideas to bring more newbies on board.

Silva, a relationship associate at ANZ, said the group helped make her move from Christchurch to Ashburton “very enjoyable and easy”.

MCYP is for everyone, she said – those beginning their careers to those further down the professional track – town-dwellers and rural workers alike.

“I personally have met a wide network of people across the group … accountants, teachers, lawyers, builders, sales reps – from all sorts of places.”

For founding member Natalie Ward, born in Ashburton, it’s been a matter of forging new links and helping others get involved and active in her great town.

“When I moved back to Ashburton in 2016 I couldn’t believe how many people had moved to Ashburton for their career when they had no other links to the town,” she said.

“MCYP has given me the opportunity to meet quite a few of these people and build relationships with them.”

For $25 a month, members enjoy discounted events and deals from local businesses – but events are also open to non-members.

Costello said during her 18

months as president, she has been blown away by the support from both members and local businesses.

“It has been an absolute pleasure working with such a fantastic group of people,” she said.

“I hope to see the group continue to grow from strength to strength.”

Next on the cards for the group is a social catch-up at Kelly’s this Friday at 5.30pm, which anyone is welcome to attend.

Also on the cards for next month are a seminar with motivational speaker Hollie Woodhouse and a bus trip around Mid Canterbury’s pubs, Silva said.

More information about the group and their future events can be found on the Mid Canterbury Young Professionals Facebook Page.

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■ SOCK INNOVATION

Engineered socks go global

BY LINDA CLARKE

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A specialty sock made in Ashburton is being worn by serious mountain hunters in the United States and Europe.

American outdoor clothing retailer Kuiu has been selling the NZ Sock Company-made socks in North America for five years and is now tapping into the European market with socks that can be worn for several days, don’t smell and keep feet dry with cutting-edge wicking technology.

The American team was in Ashburton last week to watch the loading of a container of hunting socks destined for their online store.

The company has a huge online following and is recognised for its lightweight, groundbreaking gear.

NZ Sock Company managing director Euan Sparrow said it was great to host the Kuiu team and further emphasise its own story about the development of sock science using home-grown merino and technology developed in Mid Canterbury.

Sparrow, international sales manager Gabrielle Simpson, chairman Gary Leech and board member Andy Wynne met with Kuiu’s Jason Widaman and Shaun Ayers, who had earlier been hunting deer in the Mt Cook region.

“Kuiu is committed to crafting the lightest, most advanced mountain hunting clothing and equipment on earth, and their

Celebrating sock science in Ashburton recently were (from left) NZ Sock Company’s international sales manager Gabrielle Simpson, board member Andy Wynne, Jason Widaman from Kuiu, chairman Gary Leech, managing director Euan Sparrow and Shaun Ayers from Kuiu.

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“NZ Sock Company has been working with them for five years now and in that time the designs and performance attributes have gained a large following. The volume of socks has increased with every order,” Sparrow said.

His company exported a container of socks every few months

to the US for distribution. The sock company’s own unique story was a great fit with the hunting gear retailer, he said.

The Nuyarn technology, which takes the twist out of the yarn, produces a well-fitting sock designed for high-stress outdoor activity.

The Ashburton company supplies several niche markets, in-

cluding socks for sailors in the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race; it also makes socks for outdoor retailer Kathmandu.

Sparrow said the company had also been invited to tell its story at an international yarn fair in China later this year.

The expo was expected to attract 14,000 people over three days.

The specialty socks are made, tested and packed at the company’s Ashburton factory, where 56 Italian-made machines operate almost 24 hours a day.

Sparrow said the only downside to the company’s growing reputation as sock engineers was the struggle to attract qualified engineers to keep the machines running smoothly.

Have your say on town’s CBD revitalisation project The community has a chance to have its say on proposed big changes to the design of streets in the central business district (CBD) as part of the Ashburton District Council’s CBD revitalisation project.

Gateway treatments, a 30km/h speed limit for the area bound by East, Moore, Cass and Havelock

Streets and the provision of free time restricted parking on a oneyear trial basis are among some of the proposed changes outlined in the plan to revitalise the CBD. “The council is seeking to help reinforce the importance of the CBD, attract businesses back into the commercial centre and reclaim retail spend in the area.

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We understand that to do this, a vibrant and viable town centre is essential,” chair of the town centre working group, councillor Diane Rawlinson said.

“We are now accepting feedback on our draft designs and it’s important residents and businesses tell us whether they agree with the plans or not before deci-

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sions are made in August.”

Work on the revitalisation project began last year, involving council, the town centre working group and Abley Transportation Consultants. The proposals are in the consultation document available on the council website.

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To view the proposed changes and submit feedback, visit www. ashburtondc.govt.nz/haveyoursay. Consultation will close June 22.

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Dealer told to pay An Invercargill car dealer has been ordered to pay $41,999 after a Chevrolet Corvette it sold failed to comply with the guarantee of acceptable quality.

The Motor Vehicle Dispute Tribunal upheld John Neale’s rejection of a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 purchased from Graham Williamson X Factor Cars Limited in September 2016.

Prior to purchasing the vehicle Neale told Graham Williamson, the company’s director, that he wanted to drive it from Bluff to Tauranga return, monthly, at least six times.

However, during Neale’s first journey he found the car had a number of defects including an exhaust leak, water ingress, faulty electronics, air bag warning lamp and main engine seal leaking.

In its determination, the tribunal said the vehicle failed to comply with the guarantee of fitness for particular purpose in section 8 of the Act. “The vehicle proved to be unsuitable for its stated purpose of being used as a vehicle for long-distance journeys up to the North Island and back,” the tribunal said.

“Neale has established that the vehicle was not reasonably fit for the purpose that he made known to the trader.”

Under the Act, a purchaser must give the trader reasonable opportunity to remedy a vehicle’s defects.

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The tribunal agreed that the issues had not been remedied.

“The consequence of Graham Williamson X Factor Cars’ failure to remedy the defects in the vehicle is that Mr Neale is entitled to reject the vehicle, as long as he has not otherwise lost his right of rejection under s 20 of the Act,” the tribunal said.

In addition to paying Neale $41,999, Graham Williamson X Factor Cars Limited were ordered to collect the Corvette at its cost and pay costs of $650 to the Crown.

The Herald has contacted Graham Williamson X Factor Cars Limited for comment.

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Sentenced for sex slavery The partner of the “most despised woman in New Zealand” has been sentenced for helping keep a teenage girl as a sex slave – selling her to men around Auckland some 1000 times.

Avneensh Sehgal, 26, appeared for sentencing yesterday before Justice Graham Lang in the High Court at Auckland – he is the cooffender of Kasmeer Lata.

Justice Lang said Sehgal’s culpability was less than Lata’s, who forced her daughter into prostitution, but still significant given the lasting effects the pair’s offending will have on the teen.

He sentenced Sehgal to four years and eight months’ imprisonment with a minimum period of imprisonment of two years and four months.

The Herald has followed the court proceedings and revealed details of what is New Zealand’s third-ever conviction for dealing in slaves – which was handed down to Lata last month along with a six year and 11 month prison term.

Justice Matthew Muir also imposed a minimum period of imprisonment of three years and five months for Lata.

“New Zealand’s courts will not [tolerate] the prostitution of children,” he said.

“Children are entitled to the love and care of their parents – not to be farmed out for financial gain.”

Sehgal was charged with dealing in underage people for sexual

Avneensh Sehgal stands in the dock at the High Court at Auckland. exploitation and receiving earnings from underage sexual exploitation.

He pleaded guilty just mere minutes after Lata was sentenced for keeping her daughter as a slave, first selling her for sex on her 15th birthday.

Sehgal first met Lata after she moved to New Zealand from Fiji in 2014 with her children and the pair began a de facto relationship the following year.

Lata told her daughter to begin work as a prostitute to help feed her family, who initially lived in Whangarei, when just 14.

Despite refusing, the teen was kept as a prisoner inside her Papatoetoe home and taken to men around Auckland in motels after the family moved into an apartment.

Sehgal would go on to help

Lata facilitate as many as five “appointments” a day with men wanting to have sex with Lata’s daughter, selling her body about 1000 times over a two-year period.

The teen, who has permanent name suppression, fled her home to police in November 2016.

During the 18 month period it is estimated the teen’s 36-yearold mother collected about $100,000, keeping half, court documents show.

Sehgal’s part in the scheme also included helping to arrange advertisements, selling the girl online and in print.

He further allowed Lata to use his New Zealand bank account to deposit the money she earned from pimping out her daughter and assisted his partner in driving the teen around Auckland for

the “appointments”.

Sehgal continues to deny the offending, Crown solicitor Natalie Walker said, referencing a pre-sentence report.

Walker added that Sehgal showed little to no remorse.

Sehgal’s lawyer, Graeme Newell, said his client “aided and abetted” Lata but that Sehgal’s role was not essential for Lata’s offending to occur.

Justice Lang said Sehgal must have known the gross breach of trust which was occurring between a mother and her daughter. He gave Sehgal no credit for any remorse.

The court heard that Sehgal was likely to have his permanent New Zealand residency revoked and he will be deported to India at the conclusion of his sentence.

Lata’s defence counsel Karl Trotter said at her sentencing that his client has “come to the realisation that she may well be the most despised woman in New Zealand”.

She will likely be deported to Fiji at the end of her sentence.

The teenage victim, now 18, was granted residency and can now live, work and study in New Zealand without fear of deportation.

“All I wanted was your love when I was a child, teenager – and as your girl,” the teen said in her victim impact statement.

“You did not care about me – and I just wanted your attention.”

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■ ASHBURTON RIVER

Four braided rivers under project’s spotlight A stretch of the Ashburton River is to be examined to determine the extent of its river bed.

The river is one of four braided rivers that is part of a project looking at the changeable shingle rivers and how to manage their margins.

The current Resource Management Act defines rivers with set margins, project spokesman Ian

Whitehouse told the Ashburton Water Zone Committee yesterday, but braided rivers changed their course and were harder to define.

The reach to be looked at runs from the eastern edge of the Ashburton town to Digby’s Bridge and beyond, where the river has separate north and south branches.

The section under scrutiny includes stopbanks, designed to protect the town in the event of a major flood. The project will include the views of people who live by the river and others interested in its health.

Whitehouse said people will be provided with information including what the reach looked like at times of flood, and images

from 50 years ago.

They would be asked to describe what they saw as the extent of the river bed and the values they associated with it.

He said there had been a lot of land intensification on the margins of braided rivers in the past decade and the project would help create new RMA rules for braided rivers.

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In brief Water tested for E.coli Water samples taken from the Ashburton River and Carter’s Creek in Tinwald are being sent for scientific analysis, specifically levels of the bacteria E.coli. The analysis will help Environment Canterbury water scientists identify possible sources of contamination. ECan staff have installed a rubbish filter in Carter’s Creek above the railway to collect items like plastic bottles and this should improve flows in the water way.

Fish screens checked Environment Canterbury officers will be checking fish screens as part of their compliance campaign in 2018-19. Irrigation schemes and individual water users install screens to keep fish out of water intakes and officers will be checking they are working effectively. ECan records show there are around 900 consents related to 1200 intakes that require fish screens in the region; 40 per cent relate to older consents and might not be operating at good practice levels.

Goff investigated Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is being investigated by the Ombudsman for refusing to give councillors a full copy of a stadium report they can only see under guard by his mayoral staff. Councillor Cathy Casey said the Ombudsman’s office had acknowledged a complaint she made on Monday about the mayor’s behaviour.

In a response to Casey, an investigator from the Office of the Ombudsman, Nick Kenney, said the office was considering the issue she had raised on an “urgent basis”.

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School disappointed Cannons Creek School principal Ruth O’Neill says she’s disappointed the Government did not scrap voluntary school donations in last week’s Budget.

Her school, north of Wellington, is decile 1A, the poorest decile.

It doesn’t ask parents for school donations because it knows many can’t afford them. The $150 per pupil payment Labour promised would replace the school donation system would have given O’Neill an extra $25,500 a year for activities and resources for her 170 pupils.

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i-SITE dream had a lot riding on it H

opes and dreams are often built on the wildest of ideas, sometimes they come to fruition and other times they don’t.

When Peter McQuarters went to an Ashburton District Council meeting last year with an out of the box idea that could have saved the then, and still now, defunct Ashburton i-SITE it was a plan built very much on the premise of hopes and dreams.

On paper, the plan for Hokonui to relocate their main operations into the vacant East Street building and take over the day-to-day running of the i-SITE seemed like the answer to everyone’s prayers.

When the idea was mooted to the Ashburton District Council there was renewed energy within the council chambers and out

in the community. Councillors around the big table looked relieved to have a potential resolution to a situation that was beginning to get rather tumultuous and those who had fought so hard and protested so vocally actually had something to pin their hopes on.

The idea was delivered with the warning that it was very much just an idea and it required a lot of work and a lot of buy-in from outside parties to get it across the

line and unfortunately, it’s fallen short of reaching the goal.

Hokonui announced yesterday that they would no longer be able to pursue the idea due to the costs involved.

And just like that, it appears the dream of an i-SITE return is over.

Let’s not belittle the effort and work done by McQuarters, Carol Johns and the entire team at Hokonui though, they are more disappointed than anybody that the decision has had to be made.

They took a pipedream and nearly turned it into reality and without their plan of attack that renewed hope would never have existed in the first place.

But, as mentioned earlier in today’s paper, this does appear to be the final nail in the coffin for the i-SITE.

In 1984, Surgeon General C. Everett Koop issued a report saying there was “very solid” evidence linking cigarette smoke to lung disease in non-smokers.

Ten years ago: Televangelist John Hagee parted ways with John McCain following a storm over his endorsement of the Republican presidential candidate. (McCain rejected Hagee’s endorsement a day earlier after an audio recording from the late 1990s surfaced in which the preacher suggested that God had sent Adolf Hitler to help Jews reach

the Promised Land.)

Five years ago: The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks to gay Scouts but not to gay Scout leaders.

One year ago: President Donald Trump made a personal appeal for peace between Israel and the Palestinians as he closed a fourday swing through the Middle East. Roger Moore, the suavely insouciant star of seven James Bond films, died in Switzerland at age 89.

Today’s birthdays: Actress Barbara Barrie is 87. Actress

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The Ashburton District Council appear to have no desire to see the building return to its former state – underlined by the fact it’s now referred to by them as the Ashburton information centre building on East Street.

They might be pledging to continue to investigate the options around future use of the building, but the chances of that including any form of i-SITE type set up seem about as likely as Hamish Riach’s arrival in the Ashburton scene bringing a covered stadium to our doorstep.

And as frustrating as that might be, at this point in time it is somewhat understandable.

There are still people who walk the streets of Ashburton in search of our i-SITE, but the introduction of boards of information at

various locations around the CBD has somewhat countered that.

And without the loud public opinion on the matter, which quietened right down when the Hokonui plan was mooted, there’s been no pressure towards council to deliver what a good percentage of the population of this region seemed so intent on getting back.

The Hokonui team finished their announcement yesterday by saying that the fate of the building now rests with the council and they couldn’t be any more correct.

But perhaps those who get the opportunity to vote at the next local government elections might have something to say about how we got to this point in the first place.

Joan Collins is 85. Actor Charles Kimbrough is 82. Actress Lauren Chapin is 73. Singer Luka Bloom is 63. Actor-comedian-game show host Drew Carey is 60. Actress Lea DeLaria is 60. Author Mitch Albom (Tuesdays with Morrie) is 60. Actor Linden Ashby is 58.

Actress-model Karen Duffy is 57. Actress Melissa McBride is 53. Rock musician Phil Selway (Radiohead) is 51. Actress Laurel Holloman is 50. Rock musician Matt Flynn (Maroon 5) is 48.

Singer Lorenzo is 46. Actor John Pollono is 46. Singer Maxwell

is 45. Singer Jewel is 44. Actor LaMonica Garrett is 43. Actor D.J. Cotrona is 38. Actor Lane Garrison is 38. Actor-comedian Tim Robinson is 37. Actor Adam Wylie is 34. Actor Alberto Frezza (TV: Station 19) is 29. Folk/pop singer/ songwriter Sarah Jarosz is 27.

Thought for today: “We do not usually look for allies when we love. Indeed, we often look on those who love with us as rivals and trespassers. But we always look for allies when we hate.” — Eric Hoffer, American author and philosopher (1902-1983).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2018. There are 222 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On May 23, 1618, the Defenestration of Prague took place as Bohemian Protestants angry over what they saw as a threat to their religious freedom threw two Catholic imperial regents and their secretary out an upper-storey palace window; the men survived the incident, which helped trigger the Thirty Years’ War. On this date: In 1430, Joan of Arc was captured by the Burgundians, who sold her to the English.

In 1533, the marriage of England’s King Henry VIII to Catherine of Aragon was declared null and void by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer.

In 1915, Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary during World War One. In 1934, bank robbers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were shot to death in a police ambush in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.

In 1939, the Navy submarine USS Squalus sank during a test dive off the New England coast.

Thirty-two crew members and one civilian were rescued, but 26 others died; the sub was salvaged and re-commissioned the USS Sailfish.

In 1945, Nazi official Heinrich Himmler committed suicide by biting into a cyanide capsule while in British custody in Luneburg, Germany.

In 1967, Egypt closed the Straits of Tiran to Israeli shipping, an action which helped precipitate war between Israel and its Arab neighbours the following month.

In 1977, Moluccan extremists seized a train and a primary school in the Netherlands; the hostage drama ended June 11 as Dutch marines stormed the train, resulting in the deaths of six out of nine hijackers and two hostages, while the school siege ended peacefully.

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The quest for a perfect OnzO

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W

hile Ashburtonians have been spinning into a Wheels Week frenzy – gearing up for festivities, rolling out all the stops and pondering how many wheel references it’s possible to fit in one opening line, a wheely different reality has been developing in Auckland City.

OnzO bikes have recently cropped up across the cityscape in their oodles. If you ain’t in the know, OnzO is a type of bikesharing scheme which operates successfully in locations like London and Dublin.

Using an app, commuters can track down a nearby bike and ‘unlock’ it for use for just 25c per 15 minutes.

But what the makers didn’t consider was that Aucklanders and bicycles go together a bit like those black and white Burger King floor tiles and the rest of the glorious 14th century chapel which hosted the royal wedding.

They just don’t. Auckland is bike HELL. Broken OnzO carcasses have quickly littered the landscape, and dozens have had their control panel guts ripped out and ruined.

Glancing at the OnzO App’s map, several bikes have been tossed into the sea, and more smuggled across to Waiheke Island. The city of sails has become a two-wheel slaughter site.

Back in working form (i.e. mere months ago) the bikes were okay. Each OnzO features airless tyres, perfect if you regularly commute across beds of nails; no gears, perfect if you can avoid each and every one of Auckland’s 48 volcanos; and large, nonergonomic seats, perfect if you have as much cushioning on your backside as the Purex dog.

A basket on the front provides five kilograms worth of carry-on luggage capacity – a little stingier than Jetstar. But hey, 25c for 15 minutes.

I decided to try and find one that still worked.

Along with two other (somewhat reluctant) bike-testing accomplices, Andrew and David, I devised a plan to commute along the waterfront from Mission Bay to a Britomart iced coffee spot and back.

I figured with fourteen kilometres to cover, three riders to test the bikes, and three bikes available to start us off on the same street in Mission Bay – suuuu-

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Contemplating whether Wiz Khalifa was in charge of the OnzO colour scheme. urely finding just one that wasn’t broken wouldn’t take long.

Boy, I was wrong.

Our first three were all completely deformed, and our bike brigade had not an iota of dignity as we set off on our journey.

Picture me: using crank-shaft style movements to operate a bike with a missing pedal, David: cruising behind with his knees at chest height and a bike seat permanently locked at the minimum height, and Andrew: drunkenly wiggling and swerving atop an OnzO with unscrewed handlebars. But with plenty more bikes situated between us and our iced coffee, there was hope for a bit of street cred improvement.

Each glimpse of black and yellow brought a wave of hope, shortly proceeded by bitter disappointment as we discovered yet another faulty variant.

I made myself comfortable on

a bike with faulty brakes and a severely skewed front axle while Andrew opted for one that produced alarmingly loud crunching sounds with each push of the pedals. Multiple OnzOs (apparently suffering some sort of disassociate identity disorder) generated an ‘unavailable’ message when we attempted to unlock them, and at Quay Street we stumbled upon a poor bicycle soul that had spilled its chain guts right across the footpath.

My favourite bike of the day was one which somewhat worked, but was uniquely embellished – top to bottom – in barnacles and fragments of sea life (presumably after spending some time in Bikini Bottom).

Then, seven kilometres and three bloody delicious iced coffees later, the unthinkable happened. Lurking in the shadows of the Ferry Terminal I found myself an anatomically com-

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plete, barnacle-free WORKING OnzO bike.

The Auckland pigeons parted on the footpath before me like the Red Sea before God. The traffic lights buzzed a congratulatory chorus. I’d done it. I’d found it. A faultless OnzO. Most unfortunately, Andrew and David weren’t so lucky, and the day ended on perhaps the only transport mode less glamorous than an OnzO: an Auckland Transport Bus. But dearest OnzO bike 81003421, I wish you all the best in this ruthless world – and I hope the bike Gods are looking out for you. You will be missed.

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■ UNITED STATES

‘Political quake’ unleashed After months of ever louder rumblings, Donald Trump has unleashed a “political earthquake” by demanding an investigation into whether the FBI spied on his presidential campaign.

He suggested the Obama administration may have had a hand in persuading the bureau to probe alleged links between his team and Russian interference in the 2016 election, and he called for the identity of a protected informant to be exposed.

The US President became increasingly agitated over the weekend, firing off tweets and calling lawyer Rudy Giuliani at all hours, from 6.30am Saturday to late in the evening.

By Sunday afternoon, he tweeted his demand for a probe by the Department of Justice, which agreed to do as he asked within hours.

Now, there are fears the fallout could send Washington into meltdown and trigger a constitutional crisis.

Although some dismiss Trump’s repeated talk of a “witch hunt” as paranoia, he has now triggered a major investigation.

The Department of Justice has asked its inspector general to assess his claim in the hope of minimising further clashes between the President and federal law enforcement.

Trump’s demand for an in-

‘Pepper Pig’ a millionaire She began voicing children’s animation Peppa Pig at the tender age of five. And voice over artist Harley Bird, now 16, is reportedly on track to be a millionaire by the time she turns 21 as it’s claimed the teen is already raking in £1000 an hour ($NZ1934) according to DailyMail.

According to The Daily Star, Harley’s job depicting the titular farm animal sees her easily earn in excess of £12,000 ($NZ23,215) per week – and her riches are only set to heighten as the years go on. A source told the publication: “Harley is the most successful teenage voiceover artist in Britain right now.”

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein leaves the White House, in Washington. vestigation followed reports by the Washington Post that a retired American professor and US intelligence source who has helped with special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe was in touch with three Trump advisers during the campaign.

The President and his supporters say this indicates spying, although there is no evidence to show the informant was embedded in Trump’s campaign team.

The justice department was already looking into Republican complaints of FBI misconduct in the early stages of the Russia investigation.

At the request of AttorneyGeneral Jeff Sessions and congressional Republicans, Inspector General Michael Horowitz announced a review in March into whether FBI and DOJ officials abused their surveillance powers by using a dossier compiled by former

British spy Christopher Steele to justify monitoring Trump campaign adviser Carter Page.

The DOJ said it would expand the review “to include determining whether there was any impropriety or political motivation in how the FBI conducted its counter-intelligence investigation of persons suspected of involvement with the Russian agents who interfered in the 2016 presidential election”.

- NZME

■ NORTH KOREA

Foreign media arrive for nuke site closing Foreign journalists have arrived in North Korea to cover the dismantling of the country’s nuclear test site later this week.

South Korean media initially scheduled to join were not allowed onto yesterday’s charter

flight from Beijing.

Pyongyang is allowing the small media group access to the site to publicise its promise to halt underground tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

It unilaterally announced that moratorium ahead of a summit between leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump scheduled for June 12 in Singapore.

But Pyongyang has cut off

contact with Seoul over a military exercise with the US. Amid growing concern over the success of the summit, South Korean President Moon Jae-in was to meet with Trump in Washington.

- AP

Hugh Grant to marry Hugh Grant, 57, is set to marry his longterm girlfriend Anna Eberstein, 39, later this month, it’s been reported. The Sun claims the Four Weddings and a Funeral star will walk down the aisle with his Swedish girlfriend, marking the first marriage for the actor. Wedding banns for the couple have been posted at Kensington and Chelsea register office, near the couple’s £10 million home in the capital. Hugh and Anna have been together six years and share three children. A source has said: “This is a day none of Hugh’s friends ever thought would come.”

■ UNITED STATES

Teen firestarter told to cough up $51m When a teenager hurled fireworks into a parched canyon near one of Oregon’s most scenic hiking trails, sparking a cloud of smoke to rise up toward him and his friends, some in the group reportedly giggled and recorded video, oblivious to the danger.

What came next was a bushfire that raged through the Columbia River Gorge and, eight months later, a court order mandating the teen pay more than $US36 million ($51m) in restitution.

Hood River County Circuit Judge John Olson in an opinion released yesterday acknowledged that the teen could not pay that full amount.

But the damage caused by the September 2 fire was sub-

The damage caused by the fire was substantial. stantial: After the firework ignited dry bush, a blaze spread to more than 19,425ha, wrecking many parts of the gorge’s recreation area and costing firefighters at least $US20 mil-

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lion, the Oregonian reported.

The teen’s mother told the Oregonian in November that the fire was “a trauma” for her 15-year-old son, who authorities at the time suspected

caused the fire, and that “It was his mistake.”

She didn’t elaborate, fearing public backlash against their large Ukrainian family and the boy’s school-age siblings.

In February, the teen admitted to eight counts of reckless burning of public and private property, two counts of depositing burning material on forest land, and counts of second-degree criminal mischief and recklessly endangering another hiker, according to court records.

He was sentenced to five years of probation and 1920 hours of community service with the US Forest Service, according to the Oregonian.

He was also ordered to write apology letters.

- AP

Song use upsets Sheeran Pop singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has a message for anti-abortion campaigners in Ireland: He doesn’t approve of them using his song Small Bump to advocate for their cause. He posted a statement to his Instagram story saying he had been informed the song was being used to promote a “Pro-Life campaign”. “I feel like it’s important to let you know I have not given approval for this use, and it does not reflect what the song is about,” Sheeran wrote. Small Bump, which is from Sheeran’s 2011 debut album +, was reportedly being played by antiabortion activists campaigning in Dublin’s city centre, The Guardian reported.

Business

Outspoken finance expert Sam Stubbs has already called for New Zealand to follow Australia and have a Royal Commission into misconduct in the financial services sector.

And now he has come up with a list of questions he believes the banks, insurers, KiwiSaver providers and fund managers should answer.

Stubbs said the questions were not just a “once over lightly” but had taken about a month to work out and were based on questions asked at the Australian inquiry which were also pertinent to New Zealand.

Some questions had also come from industry executives who had approached him on a confidential basis.

Stubbs said it was not just banks that had questions to answer.

“The insurance industry needs a damn good look as well.”

Stubbs said the questions were not just small queries but addressed big issues like those in Australia.

“Hopefully this will stimulate debate,” he said.

While the list of questions is expansive Stubbs said the two biggest areas of concern for him were the pressure on bank staff to meet sales targets and whether that meant people were being sold inappropriate products and life insurance commissions which can be as high as 230 per cent of the first year’s premium.

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Are sales staff of financial institutions incentivised to do the right thing, or to sell more products?

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Are sales staff being paid a commission to sell their own products while representing themselves as ‘advisers’?

Do commissions paid by fund managers and insurance companies prejudice the advice New Zealanders receive?

What is the sales culture and what pressure is applied to sales staff?

Do high customer penalties discourage good financial behaviours?

Are penalties applied to cover costs and discourage bad financial decision making, or simply to increase profit?

Like utility statements, should all financial fees be disclosed in dollars and cents each month/year and be shown how and where they are charged, for full transparency?

Are merchant fees at appropriate levels for the market?

Why do NZ companies pay higher merchant fees than Australia?

Insurance Why are life insurance premiums remaining so high in a competitive environment?

Who is controlling what is paid, the product manufacturer/provider or the sales agent?

How do we measure churning of policies to generate new commissions?

With so few NZ adults insured, how can the industry deliver such high profits and shareholder returns?

NZ has not followed Australia’s lead to reduce commissions paid to life insurance sales agents. The high commission incentives have not led to more New Zealanders being insured. Does this mean they are driving the wrong behaviours?

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Funeral, credit card and repayment insurance are criticised as expensive and delivering poor value to customers.

Do customers really understand what they are paying for, and the real cost relative to the benefit?

Are some customers being sold funeral insurance by companies that could sell them lower cost life insurance with better terms?

When is credit card repayment insurance in the best interests of customers? How profitable is it for banks?

KiwiSaver KiwiSaver fees are high by global standards for longterm superannuation funds.

They have averaged around 15 per cent of total return since inception. If the fee differential for an average KiwiSaver member is $65,000 between the lowest cost provider and the average cost provider at retirement, what value does that $65,000 provide?

Why haven’t KiwiSaver members benefited from economies of scale. The pool of savings is now $50 billion but there has been very little downward pressure on fees over the last 10 years.

Should NZ follow the UK and cap fund management fees?

Managed funds When do performance fees add value to an investor?

What performance fees are being charged by fund managers when an investor is getting a return that is below similar products or the market?

How can performance fees be justified and valued in a fair and transparent way?

– NZME

Petrol prices hit record levels at $2.30 Petrol prices have surged to their highest levels – at $2.30 a litre for 91 octane fuel at some stations.

The previous high was $2.27 in the middle of 2013.

And the new high price is before a regional fuel tax of 11.5 cents a litre kicks in for Auckland motorists from July 1.

However, a petrol retailer insists little more can be done to make petrol cheaper at the pump for motorists.

Z Energy spokeswoman Sheena Thomas told Newstalk ZB the price rise is justified and largely driven by a rise in prices on the international market.

She said international increases get passed on to customers.

Z’s profit margin was around 5 cents a litre, before it pays expenses such as wages and electricity.

Thomas said not much can be done to decrease the price at the pump without international prices easing.

Oil prices spiked to their high-

est level since 2014 last week as US President Donald Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal and threatened to impose new trade sanctions.

That’s a 25 per cent rise since its most recent low in February and a rise of about 90 per cent since the price hit rock bottom in January 2016.

Oil prices crashed in 2014, plunging from $144 a barrel to a low of just above $57.

Before the GFC they had traded as high as $193 per barrel.

The steady increase from record lows has strongly suggested that petrol price increases were always on the cards.

Given this context, Herald business editor at large Liam Dann last week suggested that paying $3 was no longer farfetched.

Road Transport Forum NZ chief executive Ken Shirley added further weight to this prediction by suggesting to TVNZ 1 News yesterday morning that this could become a reality within the next six months. – NZME

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Source: NZX and Standard & Poors

S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross constituents Company CODE

a2 Milk Company ATM Air NZ AIR ANZ Banking Gr ANZ Argosy Prop ARG Arvida Gr ARV Auckland Intl Airpt AIA CBL Corp CBL Chorus CNU Comvita CVT Contact Energy CEN Ebos Gr EBO F&P Healthcare FPH Fletcher Building FBU Fonterra Share Fund FSF Freightways FRE Genesis Energy GNE Gentrak Gr GTK Goodman Prop Tr GMT Heartland Bank HBL Infratil IFT Investore Property IPL Kathmandu Hldgs KMD Kiwi Property Gr KPG Mainfreight MFT Mercury NZ MCY Meridian Energy MEL Metlifecare MET NZ Refining NZR NZX NZX Port of Tauranga POT Precinct Properties PCT Prop for Industry PFI Pushpay Holdings PPH Restaurant Brands RBD Ryman Healthcare RYM Sanford SAN Scales Corp SCL Sky Network TV SKT Sky City SKC Spark SPK Stride Prop & Inv SPG Summerset Gr Hldgs SUM Synlait Milk SML Tourism Holdings THL Trade Me Gr TME TrustPower TPW Vector VCT Vital Hlth Prop Tr VHP Westpac Banking WBC Z Energy ZEL

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Sell price

Last sale

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At close of trading on Tuesday, May 22, 2018

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2.0m 798.9 16.17 189.4 141.1 870.7 – 225.3 86.33 992.4 28.50 696.4 1.4m 280.5 982.1 788.1 43.43 1.4m 163.5 578.5 83.06 53.27 458.9 183.2 1.5m 1.7m 199.9 149.4 473.8 108.7 2.9m 131.4 45.40 200.6 1.4m 5.50 57.21 480.6 1.4m 2.4m 135.2 301.6 245.9 56.73 24.81 46.00 83.70 104.8 23.15 605.8

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q S&P/NZX 50 Gross

8,613.32

–2.4

–0.03%

q S&P/NZX 20 index

5,693.49

–0.41

–0.01%

q S&P/NZX All Gross

9,384.24

–3.93

–0.04%

p Rises 37 q Falls 60

WORLD MARKETS

q S&P/ASX 200 index

6,041.9

–42.6

–0.7%

At close of trading on May 22, 2018

p Dow Jones Indust.

25,013.3 +298.2 +1.21% At close of trading on May 21, 2018

p FTSE 100 index

7,859.2

+80.38

+1.03%

At close of trading on May 21, 2018

q Nikkei 225 index

22,960.3

–42.0

–0.18%

At close of trading on May 22, 2018

METAL PRICES

Source: interest.co.nz

p Gold

1,288.35

London – $US/ounce

+0.05

±0.0%

q Silver London – $US/ounce

16.34

–0.05

–0.31%

p Copper London – $US/tonne

6,861.0

+77.5

+1.14%

NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ

Country

As at 4pm May 22, 2018

Australia Canada China Euro Fiji Great Britain Japan Samoa South Africa Thailand United States

TT buy

0.9331 0.9065 4.7273 0.6055 1.5104 0.5284 79.02 1.8542 8.9587 22.72 0.7107

TT sell

0.9021 0.8732 4.1497 0.5794 1.3725 0.51 75.71 1.6228 8.6306 21.64 0.6854

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Healthy, versatile kidney beans I

f you have a tin of kidney beans in the pantry you have the making of a tasty, filling meal.

On their own they don’t look like much, but add a little spice, some herbs, vegetables, pasta or meat and you have a meal that will satisfy even the hungriest of diners.

Kidney beans are a great staple if you’re a vegetarian, but they’re also great for using alongside meat to make a casserole go a little further.

Kidney bean curry 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 small pack coriander, stalks finely chopped, leaves roughly shredded 1t ground cumin 1t ground paprika 2t garam masala 400g can chopped tomatoes 400g can kidney beans, drained 1/2 C chicken stock Cooked basmati rice, to serve ■ Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a low-medium heat.

■ Add the onion and a pinch of salt.

■ Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to colour.

■ Add the garlic, ginger and coriander stalks and cook for a further 2 mins, until

fragrant.

■ Add the spices to the pan.

■ Cook for another 1 min, by which point everything should smell aromatic.

■ Tip in the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans and stock.

■ Simmer for 15 mins until the curry is nice and thick.

■ Season to taste, then serve with the basmati rice and the coriander leaves.

Kidney bean burgers 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 tin (400g) red kidney beans, drained 1/2 green capsicum, chopped 1/2 onion, peeled and chopped 1 jar salsa (450g) 1C dried breadcrumbs 3T wholemeal flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch chilli powder 1T olive oil ■ Place carrot into a bowl and fill with a little water.

■ Cover with plastic film and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes or until soft. Drain.

■ Mash beans and steamed carrot in a large bowl.

■ Mix in green pepper, onion, salsa, breadcrumbs and wholemeal flour.

■ Season with salt, black pepper and chilli powder.

■ Add more flour to create a firmer mixture, or more salsa if the mixture is too stiff.

■ Form mixture into 8 patties.

■ Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

■ Fry the patties for about 8 minutes on each side, or until browned and firm.

Spicy kidney bean dip 1 tin (400g) red kidney beans 20ml tomato juice 1/2 t cider vinegar 1t Worcestershire sauce 1 crushed clove of garlic 1t chilli powder 85g cheddar cheese Salt and black pepper to taste ■ Place the drained kidney beans, tomato juice, cider vinegar, Worchestershire sauce, garlic and chilli powder into a food processor and blend until totally mixed.

■ Add to a frypan with the cheese ■ Stir over a low-medium heat until the cheese has melted and is thoroughly mixed.

■ Serve it hot or cold.

Kidney bean lasagne 1T olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (400g) tin red kidney beans, drained 1 (400g) tin diced tomatoes, drained 1/2 red capsicum, chopped 1t dried basil 1t dried

oregano Salt and pepper to taste 3T butter 3T plain flour 1 1/2 C (375ml) cold milk 1/2 C grated parmesan cheese 1 packet lasagne 125g grated gruyere cheese ■ Preheat oven to 180°C. ■ Heat the olive oil in a frypan over medium heat and cook the onion until tender.

■ Mix in garlic and cook until heated through.

■ Mix in beans, tomatoes and capsicum.

■ Season with basil, oregano, salt and pepper.

■ Continue cooking 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

■ Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and gradually mix in flour until smooth.

■ Slowly stir in the milk.

■ Mix in parmesan cheese and continue to cook and stir until slightly thickened.

■ Spread 1/2 the red bean mixture in casserole dish and top with lasagne.

■ Layer with remaining bean mixture and remaining lasagne.

■ Cover with the cheese sauce and top with gruyere cheese.

■ Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until lightly browned.

Chicken and kidney beans Cooking spray 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 red pepper, cored, deseeded and roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, halved 250g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3cm/1 1/4in chunks 2t mild chilli powder 200g long-grain rice 400g can red kidney

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beans, rinsed and drained 400g can cherry tomatoes, in natural juice 200ml chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper To garnish: Fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped and lime wedges ■ Heat a large frying pan with a flameproof handle over a medium heat.

■ Lightly spray with oil.

■ Add the onion, red pepper, garlic and chicken.

■ Cook for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.

■ Preheat the grill to a hot setting.

■ Add the chilli powder, rice, beans, tomatoes and stock to the pan.

■ Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

■ Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

■ Place the pan under the grill and cook until golden.

■ Divide between four plates, garnish with coriander and serve with lime wedges.

Beef and beans 1T olive oil 750g beef casserole steak, cubed 1 large white onion, finely diced 5T paprika 4 beef stock cubes, divided 4 fresh garlic cloves, crushed 1 litre tomato puree or passata 2 (440g) tins red kidney beans, drained 1 1/4 C (310ml) water 4 carrots, diced 200g pasta ■ Preheat the oven to 150°C. ■ In a large oven-safe casserole pan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the beef, onion, paprika, 2 beef stock cubes and 2 crushed garlic cloves.

■ Cook until browned and turn the heat down to a low setting.

■ Leave for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

■ Add the tomato puree or passata, beans, water, 2 stock cubes, garlic and the carrots.

■ Place the cover on the casserole dish and put in the preheated oven. Add pasta about an hour before taking from oven.

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■ CRICKET

Western Springs preferred venue New Zealand Cricket wants Western Springs to become the home for the sport in Auckland.

Regional Facilities Auckland has proposed the stadium be developed into a world-class cricket ground, once it’s phased out as a motorsport venue next summer.

In its submission to the Auckland Council, New Zealand Cricket said Auckland is currently missing out on international cricket exposure, primarily due to the lack of a cost-effective, financially-viable venue.

Concerns were also raised that the current economic benefits top-level cricket could bring to Auckland were considerably lower than what they should be.

NZC said developing a fit-forpurpose and multi-use cricket venue was essential for bringing more tests, one-day internationals, and Twenty20 internationals to Auckland, as well as upcoming tournaments of significance such as the women’s World Cup. In a March 27 submission to the 2018-2028 Auckland Council long-term plan, NZC chief executive David White wrote: “Eden Park – the only ICC-sanc-

Speedway base Western Springs Stadium may become the home of New Zealand Cricket. tioned arena in New Zealand’s most populous city, is unaffordable for all but the biggest and, by definition, the rarest of international cricket fixtures.

“Additionally, Eden Park’s small size and rectangular, footballshaped playing field continually risks compromising the integrity of cricket matches hosted there.

“Resource consent restrictions and a lack of fan-friendly, cricket-specific features at the arena

limits NZC’s ability to schedule a greater number of games in the city.”

Auckland has hosted three test matches since 2006.

White said a new ground at Western Springs makes a lot of sense, as a proposed waterfront stadium would not suit cricket.

“If that goes ahead, cricket wouldn’t be involved because it’s rectangular. Therefore we really support the Western Springs pro-

ject. We like the concept. It’s on a green belt with a natural amphitheatre 20,000-seat stadium and grass banking and a cricket-centric surrounding which our fans really enjoy.”

White said the ground might have a lower capacity than Eden Park, but the net costs of staging games there would be lower and that would make it more beneficial.

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ibility at the venue, with the likes of a drop-in pitch, so it could also host non-cricketing events and activities.

“Genuine cricket grounds, by dint of their grass fields and terraces, have long proved ideal spaces to complement other modes of entertainment, adding to the financial well-being of a venue,” the submission surmised.

The question over where to play cricket in Auckland has plagued the city’s sporting landscape for years.

NZC were committed to Eden Park last summer, because the ground was deemed the best option to host the country’s inaugural day-night test – against England.

On the other hand, Mt Maunganui’s Bay Oval has shown it is capable of meeting the day-night brief.

However, funding the new stadium and finding speedway an alternative home after a legacy of 90 years will remain a sticking point.

Purpose-built grounds such as Hamilton’s Seddon Park, the Basin Reserve, Christchurch’s Hagley Oval and Dunedin’s University Oval have been preferred for the game’s longest form.

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In brief Perry pulls a hammy The Crusaders have been handed another blow with the news Tim Perry has strained a hamstring while training with the All Blacks yesterday. With fellow All Blacks Joe Moody and Owen Franks already serving bans for red cards, Perry would probably have started in the crunch match against the Hurricanes on Friday. But after the 29-year-old loosehead strained his left leg in what the All Blacks described as a “low intensity” drill in Auckland yesterday, he is unlikely to be involved at all. - NZME

Battle for the bolter Ben Smith has a fair idea how new All Black Shannon Frizzell will be feeling. Smith was as much of a surprise selection in 2009 as Frizzell is in 2018. It was an internal battle for Smith to look around the changing room and convince himself he was the same calibre of player as his team-mates. If Frizzell is feeling much the same way, it would be no surprise. Frizzell couldn’t quite take in what was happening which was perhaps to be expected given that he started the season with the modest hope of securing the odd game for the Highlanders.

- NZME Training done, the Mid Canterbury Combined rugby side heads to Christchurch today to take on CBHS in the UC Championship.

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■ RUGBY

Tough road for Combined

By Erin TaskEr

Erin.t@thEguardian.co.nz

Just four days after a massive defeat to Christ’s College in Canterbury secondary school rugby’s UC Championship, Mid Canterbury Combined is again staring down the barrel today.

The Mid Canterbury Combined first XV lost 87-0 to Christ’s College, one of the competition’s traditionally strongest teams, in Christchurch on Saturday and today were headed back up there for another game against a team just as strong, if not stronger.

Their game against Christchurch Boys’ High School (CBHS) had been brought forward from

Saturday, to today, at the request of the Mid Canterbury side.

With the Mt Hutt College ball on Friday night affecting a number of players, they were keen to move the game to mid-week, but with CBHS unable to travel it meant having to give away the home ground advantage and board a bus to Christchurch.

Mid Canterbury Combined coach Blair O’Donnell said the big loss to Christ’s College had been a bit disheartening, but not unexpected, and they were expecting much the same again today.

“These two games are going to be pretty tough, but there are so

many teams on par with us that we will beat,” O’Donnell said.

Christ’s scored 28 points in the opening 12 minutes on Saturday, but only led 33-0 at half time, so Mid Canterbury Combined rallied well after a bad start.

O’Donnell said the game blew out at the end as his team tired from spending so much time defending against a much bigger and stronger side.

O’Donnell said his side never gave up and played with great heart against Christ’s, and that was all he could ask.

“They knew that was a strong team.

“They knew it wasn’t going to

be a game they were going to win.

“We just need to pick ourselves up and let’s keep fighting and go again, and just try our best.”

Mid Canterbury Combined has had to bring in a couple of replacements for today’s match, thanks to injuries including a dislocated shoulder from Saturday’s match.

O’Donnell said that was one of two serious injury blows to come out of the Christ’s game, with Fotu Hala also suffering his fourth concussion and potentially ending his season.

Mid Canterbury Combined will play CBHS today at 3.30pm in Christchurch.

■ MOTOR RACING

Hartley may be on thin Formula One ice The “vultures will be circling” around battling Brendon Hartley according to former British Formula One driver Martin Brundle.

Speculation in Barcelona’s F1 paddock just over a week ago apparently suggested Hartley would need a good result in Monaco this weekend to save his fledgling F1 career.

Hartley has scored one point after five races in his first full season.

He received the shock F1 call up from Red Bull in 2017, when he was given four starts with jun-

ior team Toro Rosso to prove his worth.

Sky Sports commentator Brundle said that rumours quickly spread in the tight world of F1, and he was unsure if predictions Hartley faces the axe from Toro Rosso are valid.

But Brundle said Hartley needed good results and the upcoming races in Monaco and Canada were ideal for that.

Various websites and commentators have been analysing Hartley’s year and observations include the claim that he is too nice.

Brundle said: “The whirlwind starts in the [F1] paddock – it is a very small place where you can start a rumour and see how quickly it gets back to you as we’ve done in the past for a laugh.

“I’m not saying that’s what is happening with Brendon ... it’s very hard to get to Formula 1 and even harder to stay there.

“It’s a brutal place in the Red Bull hierarchy as he knows because he’s already been on the receiving end of it.

“I suspect there are some concerns to his absolute pace and is-

sues he’s been having, but I really wouldn’t know if those rumours about replacing him are true.

“Monaco and Canada often have a bit of carnage – if the opportunities arise he needs to be there to take them. He’s a nice lad, a great driver. I know Mark Webber and co. are always trying to give him some advice and fast track where he needs to be.

“Pierre Gasly is doing good job in the other car and it’s inevitable vultures will be circling if they see someone having a bit of a difficult time.”

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Quade ‘should play’ When it comes to the Reds not utilising Quade Cooper in their set up this season, Lima Sopoaga is just as confused as the rest of us.

Cooper, 30, is currently contracted to the Reds on a deal worth $700,000 a season, yet has not featured at the top level in 2018. “I guess if you’re paying a guy $800grand a season, he probably should be playing,” the Highlander said.

“If you’re paying a guy that much, he probably should be out on the park under the bright lights instead of playing club footy at 2:30 in the arvo.”

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New Arsenal manager?

Arsenal are set to appoint Unai Emery as their new manager after thinking twice over giving Mikel Arteta the job. The Daily Mail revealed that Emery, 46, was emerging as a late contender for the job – and he is set to be named Arsene Wenger’s successor this week. Emery has held positive talks with the Arsenal hierarchy and overtaken Arteta in the race to land the job.

Arteta met with Arsenal officials last week and those close to the Spaniard believed he was on the verge of getting the role. - NZME

Salah ‘no Ronaldo’ Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah will have to repeat this season’s heroics “for the next 15 years” to match the achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo.

The displays of Salah and Ronaldo in the Champions League final this weekend may not only determine who wins the competition but also this year’s Ballon d’Or, a personal accolade dominated by the Real Madrid superstar and Lionel Messi.

“Mo played a fantastic season but Cristiano has played 15 seasons like this,” said Klopp. “He has scored something like 47,000 goals – crazy numbers. Messi and Ronaldo are in the final moment very often in the right position to score and that’s the most difficult thing to do in the world.

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■ BASKETBALL

Kids having a ball

By Erin TaskEr

Erin.t@thEguardian.co.nz

The numbers of kids wanting to play basketball is soaring and two Ashburton coaches are determined to keep those young players on court, and getting better.

Mark Douglas and Pip Johnston have started offering weekly early morning training sessions for term two to help develop the skills of young players and if the numbers are good, they’ll keep getting out of bed early to ensure the future of the sport they love is in good hands.

Douglas said the number of kids playing basketball at Ashburton College has pretty much doubled in the past couple of years.

“I think we almost accommodated about 95 per cent of the kids who turned up into teams, whether that be A grade blokes or social level for the senior C team.

“But it means they are still balling and that’s what they want to do, so that’s awesome,” Douglas said.

Ashburton College this year had seven basketball teams, ranging from the senior boys and girls who played in the Canterbury secondary schools’ Whelan Trophy and Thomson Trophy competitions respectively, down to the junior girls who defeated Cashmere High School in the first game of their premier intermediate grade (Year 9 and 10) competition a couple of weeks ago.

“In the past I think they have had three or four teams and last year we saw growth to maybe six or seven teams, and then six or seven this year with numbers to burn, with a couple we couldn’t fit in,” Douglas said.

“There’s growing pains but that’s why we want to offer them some options, if they want to train.”

Douglas and Johnston would hold the morning training sessions for intermediate and high school aged kids every Thursday morning at the EA Networks Centre, from 6.30am until 7.30am, at a cost of $5 per week per player.

If the numbers were good, they’d look to continue into term three.

“We thought, why not? There might be some kids out there who are keen to ball, and we are

RESULTS ■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club May 19 and 22 Women’s Section Rnd 1 Bermaline Cup Pauline Bell 41, Rhonda Gallagher 37, Catherine Trott 36, Sharon Bradford 35, Robin Bennett 35 on countback Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Pauline Bell, No 8 House of Travel: Bev Turton, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Sally Lemon, No 14 Todds of Ash-

Mark Douglas (left) and Pip Johnston have started offering early morning skills sessions once a week to cater for the huge growth in youth basketball.

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“There might be 20 kids that turn up, or there might be five, I don’t care so long as they are keen.”

Ten youngsters turned up at last week’s opening Thursday morning session, which Douglas said would be a great way for young basketballers to start their day.

“You feel like you’ve done something, like you’ve achieved something, before a lot of other people are out of bed.”

The number of youngsters who are playing basketball in high schools around New Zealand had grown by 27 per cent over the past five years, Douglas said.

“Basketball is on a sprint to become number one between the next 18 months and two years.”

Growth was great, but it did lead to other issues.

“Our growing pain at college level is referees, because in a small town everyone who is involved with basketball plays,” Douglas said.

So the hunt was also on for anyone who might be keen to become a basketball referee, because there was no game without referees.

burton: Not struck, No 4 Somerset Grocer 2nd shot: Jan McArthur, No 18 2nd Shot to Green: Brenda Whittaker Twos: Robin Bennett – No 14 May 19 Watson Cup Semi-finals Winning pairs: Bill Hetrick & Jeff Williamson (at the 19th) and Terry Molloy & Robert Pawsey.

Newton Trophy Winning pairs: Noel Sutton & Charlie Alexander and Brent MacGregor & Hamish Niles.

Stableford Competition the Radius Care Player of the day: Grant Hastie 88-20=68 and 40pts.

Other winning scores were: Paul May and George Brown 39; Robbie

Bell, Terry O’Reilly and Peter Walker 37; Vince Carr, Adrian Hopwood and Neil MacDonald 36; David Fisher and Guildford Lane 35; Beavan Rickerby and Terry Kingsbury 34 on c/b from many.

Twos: Neil MacDonald, Paul May, Terry Kingsbury, Robbie Bell, Sam Clarke and Charlie Alexander.

Nearest The Pins: South Island Seeds: Kay Fox; Rothbury Insurance Peter Wright; Allenton Meat Centre: Neil MacDonald; Braided Rivers: Sharon Bradford; Charming Thai Longest Putt: Terry Kingsbury; The Stables Family Restaurant Lucky Draw: John Dudley.

Birdie Jackpot: #9, Nett Eagles: #17 Nine Hole

The winner of the stableford round was Gordon Clinton 26 pts from Paul Hewson 20, Sam Prince 19 and Peter Wright 18.

Mayfield Golf Club May 22 Ladies Division LGU 21-29 Anne-maree Blair 105-29-76, Helen Rapsey 107-28-79; 2nd Handicap Anne-maree Blair 105-29-76, Helen Rapsey 107-28-79; 2nd Putting Anne-maree Blair 31, Lal Mulligan 32; Hastings McLeod Property Brokers Marilyn Cross 2nd shot 2 & 11 Jillian Lake 0-29, Juliet McLeod 30+ Sims Bakery nearest Pin No. 5 not struck, No. 14 Helen Rapsey; Player of the Day: Anne-maree Blair.

LeBron leads the way for Cavaliers LeBron James scored 44 points, surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar atop a post-season list and helped the Cleveland Cavaliers even the Eastern Conference finals at 2-2 yesterday with a 111-102 victory over the Boston Celtics, who are looking forward to getting home.

Pushed by a raucous crowd that wasn’t so confident a few days ago, the Cavs held off Boston’s comeback in the fourth quarter and squared a series that is now a best-of-three.

Cleveland is trying to become the 20th team – out of 300 – to overcome a 2-0 deficit and James, who has already orchestrated two such rallies, is a step closer to a third.

But to do it again the Cavs will have to win in Boston, where the Celtics are 9-0 this post-season.

Kyle Korver added 14 points with several hustle plays, and Tristan Thompson had 13 points and 12 rebounds for Cleveland.

Jaylen Brown scored 25 and Boston had all five scorers in double figures, but the Celtics fell behind by 19 in the first half and didn’t have enough to catch Cleveland.

And, of course, they didn’t have James, who moved past Jabbar (2356) for the most field goals in play-off history.

James also recorded his 25th career postseason game with at least 40 points – his sixth in this post-season.

The Celtics hung around in the second half and pulled within 100-93 on Marcus Smart’s basket with 4:29 left. But Thompson got free for a dunk, and after a miss

by Boston, James recovered after making his seventh turnover by making a steal and layup.

Moments later, James drilled a 3-pointer from the left wing to finally put away the young Celtics, who will now feel the immense pressure of trying to hold off the three-time champion.

Celtics coach Brad Stevens considered changing his starting lineup, but decided to stick with the same first five – Brown, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Morris, Al Horford, and Terry Rozier – as the first three games.

Boston’s starters held their own, but none of them was able to match James when it mattered most.

The Celtics couldn’t afford another slow start and that’s exactly what happened.

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DRAWS ■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club May 26 The third qualifying round for the Club Championships will be played.

This will be a stroke round played from the Blue Tees and is accounting round for the RMF Cup. Starting times: Morning 8am; Afternoon report to the Pro Shop at 11.30am for a 12.00pm start Nine Hole golfers report at 12.30pm for a 1.00 start.

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In brief

Specialist does the trick A visit from a renowned Australian chiropractor has the wellperformed stayer Pacorus back in business.

The talented six-year-old gave a bold account of himself when resuming on Saturday over 1400m at Te Rapa where he finished third behind Southern Icon and Mighty Solomon.

“His run was great, he didn’t really come up last time around and I got Michael Bryant over to have a look at him,” trainer Chris Wood said.

Bryant has been the chiropractor to a number of equine stars, including the unbeaten multiple Group One winner Black Caviar.

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Following treatment for a back issue, Pacorus is on target for the defence of a winter staying title.

“I want to get him to the Kiwifruit Cup again so I’ll sit down and make a strong plan for that,” Wood said.

The son of Tavistock won the race last season as well as the Gr.3 Rotorua Cup (2200m) and finished third in the Listed Wanganui Cup (2040m).

Meanwhile, Roc De Bank continued the stable’s good run of form when he beat the Rating 75 sprinters on Saturday.

“The team’s coming right, but I didn’t have a dollar on him on a track that was worse than he re-

ally likes, although he does like Te Rapa,” Wood said.

Four of Roc De Bank’s six wins have been posted on the Hamilton course.

Wood also has two in-form runners at the Avondale meeting today with Yamuna in the New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Pearl Series Race and Politely in the Avondale Racing 4 June 1200m.

Iffraaj filly Yamuna finished runner-up on debut at Matamata last time out.

“She went a good race and has come through it well while Politely has taken a while to get into gear and she won well at Tauranga,” Wood said.

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Buster heading north They say a change is as good as a holiday and Jock Austin is hoping that’s the case with his best horse, Buster Brady. Austin, from Christchurch, has sent the rangy pacer north to Barry Purdon for a winter stint, frustrated after what he calls a disappointing season.

“He just hasn’t been going as well as I would have liked at Addington; his few starts at different tracks have been his best runs.” - HRNZ

Break does wonders

Trainer Chris Wood

Well-related three-year-old Te Akau Shark will shortly be reporting for duty at Matamata.

The son of Rip Van Winkle made an impressive start to his career before trainers Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards were forced to turn the chestnut out. “He’s spelled really well and he’ll be back in work on June 1.”

- NZME

Avondale gallops Today at Avondale Raceway

Avondale JC Venue: Avondale Meeting Date: 23 May 2018 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 11.30am AJC MEMBERS MAIDEN 2200 $10,000, MDN, 2200m 1 23522 Prince Jabeel b (3) 58.5 ....................L Innes 2 502B2 Soldier Field (2) 58.5..................... R Norvall 3 48x73 Neddy Nadeem (4) 58.5.................V Colgan 4 82027 Blanco Bay (5) 58.5......................... T Harris 5 0x000 St Verde (6) 58.5 ............................ A Calder 6 86x3 Kanumiss (9) 56.5 ......................M Cameron 7 66075 Press My Buttons (8) 56.5 8 0007 Easy Walking (7) 56.5 ................. D Johnson 9 08007 Miss Sequoia (1) 56.5 ............... R Scott (a4) 10 8x00 O’Sugar (10) 56.5 ........................... S Spratt 2 12.00pm WINGATE 2200 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark & JMPS HWT*, 2200m 1 2331x Laekeeper dm (4) 71......................S Phelan 2 421Px Lacustre tmb (6) 70 ........................... A Kuru 3 3x079 Whopper’s m (3) 69............. J Seivwright (3) 4 45313 Deejay Mac (7) 68.5 .................... B Lammas 5 365x0 Raisafuasho m (9) 68.5........M Roustoby (3) 6 5x981 Rocking Good Time (5) 68.5 .............. E Farr 7 3170x Suffice To Say (14) 68 ..............H McNeill (3) 8 00862 Arite Guru dm (1) 67.5 ............C Studd (1.5) 9 1800x Jovanni (10) 67.5 10 82755 Cochise (8) 67.........................W Gordon (3) 11 53970 Divine Duke (12) 66.5 ..................... T Harris 12 9x877 Masters Choice (15) 66.5................G Walsh 13 03477 Commander m (2) 66 14 476x0 Fast Catch m (13) 65 15 x7966 Tourmaline dm (11) 65 Emergency: Tourmaline 3 12.34pm WESTBROOK.CO.NZ 1600 $10,000, MDN HWT, 1600m 1 294x8 Magic Cannon (2) 68 .....................S Phelan 2 78402 Tipical (12) 68 ................................... A Kuru 3 7357x God Of Herbs (3) 68 ...............W Gordon (3) 4 00x05 The Irish Bounty (7) 68 ............... B Lammas 5 909x9 Copper Xpress (11) 68 6 700x0 Memphis Star (13) 68 ..............H McNeill (3)

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7 00 Mister Pinns (6) 68 8 8 Stealth (4) 68 .......................M Roustoby (3) 9 Turo De Potenco (9) 68 ...................... E Farr 10 00709 Wrinkle (8) 68..................................G Walsh 11 43323 Pokuru Wild (10) 66 ........................ T Harris 12 87x90 Poppin’ Bubbles (1) 66 ............C Studd (1.5) 13 Valhexa (5) 66 ..................... J Seivwright (3) 4 1.09 AVONDALE SUNDAY MARKETS 1600 $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1600m 1 06222 Inigo Montoya b (7) 57.5 .............C Lammas 2 2 Mr Bazamour (15) 57.5 ..............M Cameron 3 239x6 Owen Patrick b (6) 57.5 ...S Weatherley (a1) 4 3 Twin Spinner (2) 57.5 ............... K McCulloch 5 98x63 Verry Flash (12) 57.5 ......................R Smyth 6 3 Wheao (9) 57.5 ..............................V Colgan 7 4x6 General Sherman (11) 57.5 ............ T Harris 8 57x46 Hatrick Boys (1) 57.5.........................L Innes 9 08985 Captain Risky (3) 57.5 ....T Comignaghi (a2) 10 59 Effervescent (18) 57.5 ................. D Johnson 11 Window Shopping 57.5 ................ Scratched 12 574 Figeameout (17) 55.5..................T Thornton 13 7200 Our Star (16) 55.5 ........................... S Spratt 14 3x480 Fine And Dandee (5) 55.5.............. S McKay 15 7 Claddagh (8) 55.5 ......................M Coleman 16 7. Von Winning (14) 57.5 17 9 She Dares (13) 55.5 18 0 Aftershock 55.5 ............................ Scratched 19 70. Winner Takes All (10) 55.5 .........R Elliot (a1) 20 x7790 Sunday Rose (4) 55.5 Emergencies: Claddagh, Von Winning, She Dares, Aftershock, Winner Takes All, Sunday Rose 5 1.44pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE $12,000, MDN F&M, 1200m 1 x2x34 Markova (18) 57.5 ......................M Coleman 2 99x52 Salt Bay (1) 57.5 3 2 Yamuna (10) 57.5 ...............................M Hills 4 7x3 Goboniego (9) 57.5 .........................S Collett 5 83 Hiraeth (15) 57.5 ...................... K McCulloch 6 87004 Apollo’s Daughter (5) 57.5 Chowdhoory (a4) 7 9474 Cailin (3) 57.5..............................T Thornton 8 4x Elle Cee (2) 57.5 .................................C Dell

9 93704 Nuttee (19) 57.5 .............................. A Jones 10 64 Sweet Nineteen (4) 57.5 ............. D Johnson 11 060x6 Akoya Pearl (14) 57.5 12 800x Scorched Earth (12) 57.5.S Weatherley (a1) 13 8x6x Shiitake (7) 57.5 ..........................C Lammas 14 Salvation (16) 57.5 15 Ritani (17) 57.5 ............................... T Harris 16 Love Me Tender (8) 57.5 ............M Cameron 17 All About Time (6) 57.5 18 Heelecstatic (13) 57.5 19 Judith 57.5 ................................... Scratched 20 80. Secret Angel (11) 57.5 ............. D Danis (a3) Emergencies: Ritani, Love Me Tender, All About Time, Heelecstatic, Judith, Secret Angel 6 2.19pm AVONDALE RACING 4 JUNE 1200 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 1x2 Aligns With Me m (5) 60 ...S Weatherley (a1) 2 60391 Amazing Banker d (10) 58.5 T Yanagida (a4) 3 6535x Attire tm (16) 58.5 ...................... L Satherley 4 7371x Just For Kicks (13) 58.5 ........... D Danis (a3) 5 x3351 Saint Croix d (15) 58.5 ........... K Cowan (a3) 6 333x0 Socially Excited dm (4) 58.5 ......M Cameron 7 2338x Call Me Bob dm (11) 58 ..................S Collett 8 3590x Outsider m (7) 58 ............................ A Jones 9 04x85 Colorado Bay m (9) 57.5 ................... T Allan 10 65164 Actressa 57 .................................. Scratched 11 240x2 Air Centre tdm (8) 57 ..................C Lammas 12 22x21 Icebomb (14) 56.5 ................T Newman (a4) 13 34061 Politely (2) 56.5 ......................... R Scott (a4) 14 38x37 Repo Bay m (6) 56.5 ................... D Johnson 15 100x9 Gothenburg d (3) 57.5................M Coleman 16 63248 St Regis d (1) 56.5 .....................R Elliot (a1) 17 5x73x Coat Of Honor (19) 54.5 18 x590x Cotes De Bourg dm (17) 56.5 19 24800 Honkietonk Tiger (12) 56 20 6x946 Milly Moo dm (18) 54 Emergencies: Gothenburg, St Regis, Coat Of Honor, Cotes De Bourg, Honkietonk Tiger, Milly Moo 7 2.54pm WEST BROOK CELLAR DOOR WAIMAUKU 1400 $11,000, Rating 70 Benchmark, 1400m 1 2x464 Manhattan Flame 60.5 ................. Scratched

2 01128 Major Tom tdm (13) 59.5 ................. A Jones 3 9x063 Playboy Prince tdm (5) 59.5 ..... D Danis (a3) 4 x2916 Blackjack Man tdm (4) 58.5............V Colgan 5 3550x Wrangler dm (6) 58.5 .......S Weatherley (a1) 6 490x7 Terrifique d (9) 57.5 ........................ S McKay 7 140x2 Tiffany’s Time td (15) 57 ........N A Bakar (a4) 8 001 Smiling Proud 56.5....................... Scratched 9 20x05 So Much Mour m (3) 56 .................. S Spratt 10 89124 Lips Of An Angel d (2) 54.5......... D Johnson 11 51073 Our Showgirl (7) 54 12 16x70 Black Pearl dm (14) 54....................S Collett 13 04034 Maestro Max 54 ........................... Scratched 14 579x5 Take It Out (10) 54 ................. K Cowan (a3) 15 20x80 Civique Rose (8) 54 ................... L Satherley 16 960x9 Gumboots dm (11) 54 .................C Lammas 17 6690x Critics Choice tm (1) 54 18 x9070 Gangsters Lass (12) 54 Emergencies: Civique Rose, Gumboots, Critics Choice, Gangsters Lass 8 3.29 SANDY LANE 1600 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 16x99 Wagner dm (16) 60 ..............T Newman (a4) 2 x60x1 Bojangles tm (18) 59.5 ..................O Bosson 3 5x31 Franklin td (1) 59 ........................M Cameron 4 350x2 Kirkintilloch d (8) 59 ........................ S Spratt 5 21550 Gabriel t (12) 58.5 6 51005 Speechmaker d (15) 58 ...S Weatherley (a1) 7 12437 Artiste d (5) 57.5 ............................. T Harris 8 4906x Rocanic (10) 57............................... A Jones 9 49004 Alternative Fact dm (14) K Chowdhoory (a4) 10 34213 Kane td (7) 56.5 ..............T Comignaghi (a2) 11 4x417 Mercy Hill d (4) 56.5 12 207x5 Angeline (11) 56.........................M Coleman 13 0809x Keen To Keeper dm (2) 56 ..............S Collett 14 7x388 Kool Connection 55.5 ................... Scratched 15 880x0 Hungry Eyes dm (13) 55.5 16 065x3 Bella Blue dm (17) 55 17 826x0 Senassy m (9) 54.5 18 870x0 La Foi tm (6) 54.5 19 x4760 Indian Maid 54 ............................. Scratched 20 0x600 Showtenaire m (3) 54 -

Emergencies: Hungry Eyes, Bella Blue, Senassy, La Foi, Indian Maid, Showtenaire

9 4.04pm THE SHARON DAVIS (LETICA) MEMORIAL 1400 $10,000, MDN, 1400m 1 7537x Royal Ruler (7) 58.5 ........................ S Spratt 2 54 Guillocharm (11) 58.5 ....................V Colgan 3 50x5. Just Push Play (5) 58.5 .......... K Cowan (a3) 4 968x5 Stole the Show (15) 58.5 .....T Newman (a4) 5 4x454 Moet Molly (9) 56.5 ....................R Elliot (a1) 6 5023x The Heiress 56.5.......................... Scratched 7 2 Bas De Soie b (10) 56.5.............. D Johnson 8 56x62 Switch Pitcher 56.5 ...................... Scratched 9 038x Headlines (13) 56.5.................... L Satherley 10 4 Witchery (4) 56.5.........................C Lammas 11 380x5 Dream (1) 56.5 .................S Weatherley (a1) 12 5 Carreleur 56.5 .............................. Scratched 13 5 Epona 56.5................................... Scratched 14 5. Jolly Zam (3) 56.5 ............... T Yanagida (a4) 15 9x00x Brother (8) 58.5 ............. K Chowdhoory (a4) 16 57 Gimmee Ekstra (6) 56.5 ............ R Scott (a4) 17 9757x Mr Big (14) 58.5 ..................................C Dell 18 Gutsy Gussie (16) 58.5 .................. A Calder 19 Ohthoserussians (2) 58.5 20 Heelecstatic (12) 56.5 -

Emergencies: Brother, Gimmee Ekstra, Mr Big, Gutsy Gussie, Ohthoserussians, Heelecstatic Blinkers on: St Verde, O’Sugar (R1), Poppin’ Bubbles (R3), Effervescent, Claddagh, Winner Takes All (R4), Cailin, Shiitake (R5), Gothenburg (R6), Moet Molly, Headlines (R9) Blinkers off: Mister Pinns, Wrinkle (R3), Owen Patrick, General Sherman (R4), Brother (R9) Winkers on: Twin Spinner (R4), Hiraeth (R5)

SELECTIONS

Race 1: Prince Jabeel, Neddy Nadeem, Kanumiss, Blanco Bay Race 2: Deejay Mac, Cochise, Arite Guru, Laekeeper Race 3: Pokuru Wild, Tipical, God Of Herbs, Stealth Race 4: Inigo Montoya, Wheao, Twin Spinner, General Sherman Race 5: Yamuna, Hiraeth, Scorched Earth, Sweet Nineteen Race 6: Saint Croix, Icebomb, Call Me Bob, Socially Excited Race 7: Lips Of An Angel, Wrangler, Major Tom, Tiffany’s Time Race 8: Mercy Hill, Angeline, Franklin, Artiste, Wagner Race 9: Bas De Soie, Guillocharm, Witchery, Jolly Zam

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 8 65753 Swift Liberty nwtd.............................R Waite 3 72724 Banshee Reel 30.84 ........................R Waite way Meeting Date: 23 May 2018 NZ Meeting number: 3 9 77838 Flying Mason nwtd ...........................S Stone 4 57584 Bigtime Ronnie 30.65.........................L Cole Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 10 74787 Homebush Asher nwtd ..............J McInerney 5 33577 Dermott Brown 31.45 .........................W Kite 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 4 1.00pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS 305 HT 4 C0q, 305m 6 56737 Cawbourne Muzza 30.42 J & ..............D Bell and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 7 3588x Bigtime Tyson 30.45 ...........................L Cole 1 73228 Ahuroa Flyer nwtd ..........................R Murray 1 12.08 ABSOLETELY ELECTRICAL CO 305 HEAT 1 2 87755 Bigtime Polly nwtd ......................... M Gowan 8 17584 Go Mark nwtd..................................... N Udy 9 58655 Magic Latte 30.31 G & ........... S Fredrickson 3 2 Bigtime Ivo nwtd .................................L Cole C0q, 305m 4 66F25 Hurricane Al nwtd............................C Morris 10 27667 Opawa Mine 30.72 ............................. N Udy 1 22833 Subway Kay nwtd.......................B Goldsack 5 5676 Bigtime Claws nwtd ......................K Williams 8 2.10pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 305 C1, 305m 2 67 Jamboree nwtd ...............................C Morris 6 8556 Tribal Conquest nwtd R & ...................L Udy 1 F7864 Chaos Theory 17.83 .......................M Olden 3 45F Bigtime Eyore nwtd ............................L Cole 7 55766 Killer Frost nwtd ...............................P Taylor 2 1313 Broken Wallet 17.90 ................. K Gommans 4 6 Manimal nwtd ...............................M Roberts 8 Idol Fancy Pants nwtd .......................M Flipp 3 65374 Paris Global 18.13.....................J McInerney 5 6554F Bigtime Ashii nwtd J & ........................D Bell 9 75767 Four Twenty nwtd ......................J McInerney 4 54545 Scott No Value 17.91 S H & ..............G Hunt 6 34323 Cawbourne Rob nwtd .............. K Gommans 5 21456 Mini Mansion 18.06 ...........................M Flipp 7 Bigtime Spice nwtd ............................L Cole 10 68788 Knock Knock Mary nwtd G R &....... S Voyce 6 74236 Agent Anna 17.94 ............................S Stone 8 6838 American Heart nwtd ......................C Morris 5 1.18pm J P PRINT CO 520 C0, 520m 7 48765 On Demand 17.89............................M Black 9 578 I’m a Vikker nwtd ...............................M Flipp 1 32475 Trendy Val nwtd G &............... S Fredrickson 8 76723 Opehu Express 18.10 ......................R Waite 10 74787 Homebush Asher nwtd ..............J McInerney 2 Hashtag Blessed nwtd .................M Roberts 2 12.26pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE CO 305 HEAT 2 3 67887 Bigtime Bridget nwtd ....................... C Brider 9 76824 Azandei 18.21 ...................................D Edlin 10 38553 Mark Be Good 17.84 .......................C Morris 4 7x446 Arthur’s Crown nwtd .........................R Waite C0q, 305m 5 26541 Bigtime Emjay nwtd............................L Cole 9 2.29pm FIRST SECURITY C1 520 C1, 520m 1 8TT85 Captain Kate nwtd...........................C Morris 6 Idol Dude nwtd ..................................M Flipp 1 34467 Bigtime Minnie 30.88 .........................L Cole 2 52455 Bigtime Winnie nwtd.....................K Williams 7 Idol Nifty nwtd ...................................M Flipp 2 17817 Go Slick 30.73.................................... N Udy 3 33345 He’s A Sharkie nwtd ................. K Gommans 8 43466 Flygon nwtd.................................A Turnwald 3 28826 Take Action 30.84.........................M Goodier 4 25474 Spot On Hearty nwtd ...............E Duganzich 5 77x72 Princess Pea nwtd ...........................P Taylor 6 1.35 BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK 520 C1, 520m 4 44775 Mischief Viking nwtd........................... N Udy 5 5755F Bigtime Buster 30.48 G & ...... S Fredrickson 1 22831 Dream On Dreamer nwtd ................M Olden 6 3x Starburst Alfie nwtd ............................L Cole 6 5x125 Rumors 30.55 ....................................L Cole 2 76248 Bigtime Clyde 30.66 ...........................L Cole 7 Fishing For Lisa nwtd .........................L Cole 7 13374 Bigtime Nibbles 31.17 .....................B Marsh 3 71433 Bigtime Acacia 31.00 .........................L Cole 8 6x273 Alamein Dip nwtd K & .......................Phillips 8 22535 Cawbourne Zulu nwtd ..................M Roberts 4 66866 Dyna Bevlin 30.84 U & ......................Cottam 9 87 Cawbourne Skid nwtd J & ...................D Bell 9 48646 Thrilling Eddie 30.13 J & .....................D Bell 5 46668 Bigtime Jack nwtd ........................M Goodier 10 68788 Knock Knock Mary nwtd G R &....... S Voyce 3 12.43pm WANGANUI TOYOTA 305 HT 3 C0q, 305m 6 26587 Go Bliss nwtd ..................................... N Udy 10 58548 Goldstar Holly 30.58 ......................... B Hunt 7 25773 Pacific Sunrise 30.56 ........................M Flipp 10 2.44pm AON CPF C1 305 C1, 305m 1 32754 Snippy Pippi nwtd R &.........................L Udy 8 23665 Cawbourne Web 30.23 J & .................D Bell 1 83367 Bigtime Hunter 17.77 .........................L Cole 2 5F452 Bigtime Dean nwtd .......................K Williams 9 74x86 Trendy Mind 30.26 G & .......... S Fredrickson 2 62353 Cawbourne Lyns 17.72 ....................... L Bell 3 24243 Bigtime Bronx nwtd ............................L Cole 10 87452 Blue Precision nwtd ........................C Morris 3 86658 Niamh’s Way 17.81 ......................P Blanche 4 53778 Flying Koko nwtd ..............................S Stone 4 35238 Graemes Pick 18.34........................ C Brider 5 55246 Miss Wiggle nwtd K & .......................Phillips 7 1.53pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI 520 C1, 520m 1 21722 Sadeeki nwtd .....................................L Cole 5 41Fx3 Kaytee Gibbs nwtd ............................M Flipp 6 7x Blackish nwtd ...................................P Taylor 2 44862 Milly Rivers 31.26 ........................B Hodgson 6 41126 Cawbourne Chops 18.14 ......... K Gommans 7 8 Hynde nwtd .....................................C Morris

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8x788 Rocket Jewel nwtd ..........................C Morris 65531 Empty Pocket 18.28 ........................... N Udy 88321 Homebush Belle 17.84..............J McInerney 65545 Cawbourne Hint 17.74 J & ..................D Bell 11 3.02pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRUTION CO 645 C0d, 645m 1 13322 Argus Filch nwtd .........................A Turnwald 2 65358 Wee Meredith nwtd ......................... L Martin 3 28455 Fushidara nwtd ............................... L Martin 4 12226 Barge Bale nwtd...........................M Roberts 5 43524 Jinja Flash nwtd ................................D Edlin 6 24632 Gray Bale nwtd.............................M Roberts 7 56266 Classy Delta nwtd ...........................C Morris 8 31224 Thrilling Rory nwtd ......................A Turnwald 9 56576 Cawbourne Zayne nwtd J & ................D Bell 12 3.19pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C1 305 FINAL C1f, 305m 1 85821 Mahala Bay 17.75 H & ...................... Woods 2 86313 Bright Concept 17.84 R & ...................L Udy 3 26461 Bigtime Steve 17.79 ...........................L Cole 4 27311 Bigtime Winter 17.59 ..........................L Cole 5 17212 Hot Mayhem 17.99 U & .....................Cottam 6 72111 Bigtime Lucy 17.73 ............................L Cole 7 48212 Mobility Scooter 17.78 .....................M Black 8 464x1 Bigtime Kera 17.66.............................L Cole 9 58122 Bigtime Chris nwtd .............................L Cole 10 78682 Brighteye’s Soul 17.79 ....................... N Udy 13 3.38pm LASER PLUMBING C1 305 C1, 305m 1 58122 Bigtime Chris nwtd .............................L Cole 2 13223 Retail Mayhem 18.14 ..................... L Pearce 3 57678 Jakalberry Jewel nwtd.....................L Doody 4 25463 Another Flag 17.68 ...........................M Flipp 5 47387 Cool Wolf 18.09............................. D Donlon 6 45733 Jinja Liv nwtd U & .............................Cottam 7 32656 Sozin’s Roar nwtd .....................J McInerney 8 75515 No Mug 18.04 .................................C Morris 9 44645 Not Shackley 17.86 ............................ N Udy

10 32676 Manhattan Style nwtd ...............J McInerney

14 3.54pm MAX REFRIGERATION C1 305 C1, 305m

1 88485 Bad Movies 17.80 ............................S Stone 2 58422 Judge Me Jackie 17.91 .................. L Pearce 3 43516 Bigtime Hannah 17.88 .......................L Cole 4 77757 Alamein Panda 17.90 K & .................Phillips 5 58875 Zara Daiken nwtd ............................... N Udy 6 54332 Bigtime Boy 17.79 ........................M Goodier 7 38414 Rocky Top 18.08 ..............................P Taylor 8 87237 Lissadell Babe 17.99..................... D Donlon Emergencies: 9 34678 Totes 17.80 ...............................J McInerney 10 56885 Leon Rouge 17.86 J & ........................D Bell 15 4.13pm HATRICK DASH C1 305 C1, 305m 1 47865 Eight Oh Three 17.99 ........................M Flipp 2 62846 Watch Your Back 17.86 ......................W Kite 3 28136 Smiling Sid 17.95 .............................S Stone 4 33427 Just A Matthew nwtd ........................M Black 5 44677 Jinja Rules nwtd ........................J McInerney 6 18886 Buzzy Gem 17.96 ..............................J Hunt 7 34334 Slick Star 17.74 ...........................B Hodgson 8 26532 Plan Stan 18.04 ............................. L Pearce 9 78682 Brighteye’s Soul 17.79 ....................... N Udy 10 7578x Cawbourne Mack nwtd ...................L Doody SELECTIONS

Race 1: Cawbourne Rob, Subway Kay, Manimal, Bigtime Eyore Race 2: Starburst Alfie, Fishing For Lisa, He’s A Sharkie Race 3: Bigtime Bronx, Miss Wiggle, Snippy Pippi, Swift Liberty Race 4: Bigtime Ivo, Hurricane Al, Ahuroa Flyer, Bigtime Claws Race 5: Hashtag Blessed, Bigtime Emjay, Idol Nifty, Trendy Val Race 6: Bigtime Acacia, Trendy Mind, Dream On Dreamer Race 7: Sadeeki, Banshee Reel, Milly Rivers, Go Mark Race 8: Chaos Theory, On Demand, Paris Global, Azandei Race 9: Rumors, Thrilling Eddie, Bigtime Minnie, Bigtime Nibbles Race 10: Kaytee Gibbs, Cawbourne Chops, Graemes Pick LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

In brief

■ RUGBY LEAGUE

Wake-up call for Baabaas

By Erin TaskEr

Erin.t@thEguardian.co.nz

The Burnham Chevaliers handed the Ashburton Barbarians their first loss of their 2018 Canterbury Rugby League division one campaign on Saturday.

Playing at Burnham, the Barbarians led at half time 14-10, but Burnham’s superior fitness shone through in the second half and the home side ran away with the game 44-26.

Team manager Matt Milne said it was every bit of a contest in the first half with the Barbarians gaining the early dominance the game, but not capitalising on all opportunities.

A slow start in the second half resulted in Burnham scoring 22 unanswered points and shooting out to a 32-14 lead, but the Barbarians managed to claw their way back into game to reduce Burnham’s lead to six with 10 minutes to go.

But Burnham again pulled away, scoring two late tries to seal the match.

Milne said the high intensity of the match saw his side with only one reserve left late in the second

Xavier Bartlett on the way to scoring one of his three tries for the Ashburton Barbarians on Saturday.

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half after two players left the field with concussion, and the other with a leg injury.

“The extra minutes our boys had to play took a toll.

“The majority of Burnham’s tries were long range efforts, created from exposing holes in our defence,” Milne said.

Burnham’s superior fitness also showed with them maintaining a high intensity throughout the whole game, he said.

Player of the day Xavier Bartlett continued his superb form, scoring another three tries, with Milne describing his footwork as “breaking opposition ankles”.

Tanye Philpott continued his outstanding form as well, but unfortunately suffered a fractured wrist during the game, putting him out for a few weeks.

Milne said Taki Eketone also put in a real captain’s knock and continued to go from strength to strength with his leadership, while Marvin Brown had a perfect day with the boot hitting five from five off the tee.

The game was a good indicator of where they were at, Milne said.

“It became apparent that to win this comp this year we need to be fitter.

“As disappointing as it was to lose its always better to lose early on and know what areas we need to improve on, so we’ve taken a ‘better now than later’ attitude and will get to work increasing the cardio work,” Milne said.

The Barbarians are looking forward to playing at home this week after three away games on the trot.

They’ll take on Marist Gold – somewhat of a surprise packages this season – at Robilliard Park, Chalmers Ave, at 2pm on Saturday.

Support for Walker Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has encouraged serial niggler Dylan Walker not to change despite the fractured eye socket he copped.

The Sea Eagles will be without Walker for up to six weeks as he recovers from the punches which earned Curtis Scott a two-match ban. Walker appeared to acknowledge his provocation with a post saying “Talk s...t get hit. Well done sir,” with a photo of his face. - AAP

Origin spots at stake More than top spot on the ladder will be on the line in Penrith’s clash with St George Illawarra, according to centre Tyrone Peachey. Penrith have the chance of knocking the Dragons off their perch with a win at Panthers Stadium on Saturday.

Peachey believes victory could also be the deciding factor in the race for Origin, with Blues coach Brad Fittler naming his game one team the following day.

- AAP

Sin bin shot clock The NRL has been considering introducing a shot clock for the sin bin over the past few months, according to chief executive Todd Greenberg. The governing body has come under fire following a blunder on Saturday which allowed two Sea Eagles players to return early from the sin bin.

- AAP

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9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Steady As You Go Exercise group. Meet at 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. ALLENTON - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. St David’s Church, Allenton.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10am - 3pm AGE CONCERN 206 CLUB. Monday Tuesday and Wednesday each week, 60 years and older. More information ring Age Concern 308-6817.

Cameron Street.

10.30am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. CENTRAL TOWN - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox St, Ashburton.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social

THURSDAY 8.30am - 1pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join “fellow sheddies” for some fun and fellowship, make/fix something in our new workshops. 8 William Street.

9.30am and 10.45am (2 sessions).

ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz for 0-5 year olds and caregivers.

Mixed ages, gold coin donation. 48 Allens Road.

9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join our friendly group for fun exercise during term time. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. All ages and abilities welcome, racquets available. E A Network Centre Stadium, 20 River Terrace.

9.30am - 12.30pm THE ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY INC. Open for toy exchange, 106 Victoria Street, in the Triangle.

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10.15am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for Arthritis. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. (excluding school holidays).

10.30am ASHBURTON EMBROIDERS GUILD. Stitch and chat. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. (excludes school holidays).

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

May 23 & 24, 2018 hall, Havelock Street. (excluding school holidays).

1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Weekly Euchre with cash prizes and afternoon tea. Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip Street.

1.30pm AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. CENTRAL- Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street, Ashburton.

6pm RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. 5km town circuit. All walking abilities and fitness levels catered for. Leaves from Philip Street beside the croquet lawn at 6pm sharp.

7pm BOOTCAMP. Catering for all levels of fitness. Hinds Domain. Contact Georgia 0276888686 or Aleisha 0278489309.

7pm - 9pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance (7pm), beginners/ intermediate(8pm-9pm). Instructor Annette phone 307-7138 a/h. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Fitness Fun and Friendship. Buffalo Hall, Cox Street.

7.30pm ALLENTON INDOOR BOWLING CLUB. Club night at the McNally Street Stadium.

7.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY INC. Results, set subject - 5. Entries, 2nd open.

Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

11am AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. TINWALD - Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Holy Spirit Catholic Church rooms, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Weekly Mahjong - non counting and beginners table. Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip Street.

1pm AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. ALLENTON- Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. St Peters Anglican Church, Harrison Street, Allenton.

1pm AGE CONCERN, SAYGO EXERCISES. CENTRAL- Gentle exercises for muscle strength and balance in a friendly supportive environment. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street, Ashburton.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social games, everyone welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

2pm R.S.A. WOMENS SECTION. Afternoon social with musical entertainment. R.S.A. Club rooms, Cox Street.

5pm - 7.00pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Kidz Club, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

7pm ASHBURTON R.S.A. DARTS. Players of all experience who are interested are urged to come along and have a go. R.S.A. Cox Street.

SITUATIONS VACANT

WE’RE HIRING Senior Machinery Operator

We are looking for a highly experienced and hardworking individual to join our contracting team on a full time basis.

Quigley Contracting is an Agricultural Contracting company based in Mid Canterbury providing a wide range of services over the wider Canterbury area.

The position is for a full time senior operator to work with a mixed variety of machinery including balers, cultivation equipment, harvesters and loaders. The role would require the operator to take lead and perform a number of key tasks depending on the timing of the season.

The successful candidate must have previous experience operating large modern agricultural machinery of various types, be a great team player, great work ethic and be a proud and responsible representative of our company and enviable team culture.

FULL TIME

Essential Criteria for operator: • Full driving licence with Class 2 or higher preferable • Experience in operating a wide range of farm machinery • F & W endorsements (not essential but advantageous) We offer competitive remuneration, ongoing training and full uniform.

To apply send your CV & Cover Letter to hr@quigleycontracting.co.nz by 31st May 2018

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

WE’RE HIRING

Quigley Contracting Ltd. is a large agricultural business based in the heart of Mid Canterbury. We cover a wide area providing an array of services to the agricultural industry. We operate a fleet of truck and trailer units as well as a large number of tractors and other agricultural plant.

Dispatcher

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dispatcher to join our growing team in a newly created role.

FULL TIME

Key attributes required for the role are;

Excellent Planning Skills Problem Solver Health & Safety Conscious Attention to Detail Excellent Written & Verbal Skills Computer skills Team Player

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

• Excellent planning skills and the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines • Able to problem solve and make informed decisions confidently • Have an excellent awareness towards Health and Safety • Attention to detail • Excellent and concise written and verbal skills • Excellent computer skills including but not limited to Excel and online management software • Willing to work as part of a team to achieve goals and managing Key Performance Indicators As a dispatcher you will be part of a team responsible for the day to day running and management of personnel and machinery in the most efficient way possible whilst maximising production. Liaising with outside companies and sub-contractors around contracting services and logistics.

This person needs to be or has been involved in the transport or contracting industry and have a passion to succeed in an exciting new role.

Weekend work will be required during our busy season worked on a roster system.

A competitive remuneration package as well as ongoing training and development will be offered to the successful applicant dependent on experience.

To apply send your CV & Cover Letter to hr@quigleycontracting.co.nz by 31st May 2018

WE’RE HIRING Direct Drill Operator FULL TIME

We are looking for an experienced and hardworking individual to join our drilling division on a full time basis.

Quigley Contracting is an Agricultural Contracting company based in Mid Canterbury providing a wide range of services over the wider Canterbury area.

The position is for mainly drilling duties throughout the season but would also involve a variety of other tasks, including harvest work. The successful candidate must have previous experience operating large modern agricultural machinery, be a great team player, have a great work ethic and be a proud and responsible representative of our company and enviable team culture.

The successful applicant will be provided with a work ute and will also have full on the job training.

Essential Criteria for operator: • Full driving licence with Class 2 or higher preferable • Experience in drilling a variety of crops • Previous experience using GPS systems.

• F & W endorsements (not essential but advantageous) We offer competitive rates of pay & ongoing training.

To apply send your CV & Cover Letter to hr@quigleycontracting.co.nz by 31st May 2018

Guardian Situations Vacant

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

WANT A CAREER

Painting Tradesman And Apprentice Wanted

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SENIOR SERVICE CONSULTANT

SENIOR SERVICE CONSULTANT

You must:

• Be part of New Zealand’s largest banking team!

Be reliable Have good communication skills Be able to work in a team

• Be part career of New Zealand’s largestopportunities banking team!

• Excellent development • Excellent career development opportunities • Competitive salary and attractive benefits • Competitive salary and attractive benefits

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Ashburton Service We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Ashburton Service Team.

Have pride in your work

Team.

We have an opening for qualified painting tradesmen and apprentices to join our team. We can provide good remuneration, varied job sites and training for a trade that will provide you with many career opportunities.

You may be a star in your current industry and looking for your next You may be a star in your current industry and looking for your next challenge, or or recently ed and andlooking looking right organisation challenge, recentlyqualifi qualified forfor thethe right organisation to kick start your career. to kick start your career.

As New Zealand’slargest largest bank, more bankers in more locations, As New Zealand’s bank,with with more bankers in more we have more opportunities for career advancement.

If this sounds If locations, we have more opportunities for career advancement. appealingappealing then we want to talk you!to talk to you! this sounds then we to want Prior banking experience is not essential, however successful

Please call into our office on Bremners Road to pick up an application form or email painting@bradfords.co.nz

Priorcandidates banking will: experience is not essential, however successful candidates will:

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• Be passionate about excellent customer service!

• Be passionate about excellent customer service!

• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

• Strong communication, andachieve interpersonal • Want to help individualsnegotiation and businesses their goalsskills • Want to help individuals and businesses achieve their goals • Be seeking a role with multiple career progression opportunities • Be•seeking a role disposition with multiple progression opportunities Have a pleasant and career a positive can-do attitude • Have a pleasant and a positivewhere can-do attitude At ANZ we aim todisposition create a work environment employee

differences such as a gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation,

At ANZ we aim to create a work environment where employee family and caring responsibilities and religion are valued. differences such as a gender, age, culture, disability, sexual Please apply online www.anz.co.nz/careers quoting job are valued. orientation, family and at caring responsibilities and religion reference number NEW031886.

Chinese Cuisine Chef We are looking for an experienced Chef who is able to work flexible days and hours, and has experience in Chinese Cuisine as we mainly cater for the Asian tour market.

The applicant will be required to plan menus, manage and maintain food quality control, execute dishes to a high standard, be able to work under pressure in a team environment, and be able to work on shift rotations. The applicant should meet the following criteria: • Have at least 5 years’ experience as a Chef • Expertise in Chinese cuisine is a must.

• Ability to speak Mandarin is essential to accommodate the majority of Chinese speaking guests.

Please send a current CV and job history details to: john.y@farmerscorner.co.nz or to The Manager Farmers Corner Ltd Cnr Longbeach Rd and S.H 1, Ashburton

CATERER

The Ashburton Golf Club invites interested persons to apply for the position of selfemployed caterer.

This includes catering for men’s and women’s club days, course bookings and the option of catering for large tournaments.

For further information please contact: The club on 03-308-6371 or email your CV to: admin@ ashburtongolf.co.nz

73 Burnett St, Ashburton

Part-time Shop Assistant We are looking for a flexible, organised, reliable, and honest person preferably with retail experience, who will enjoy giving excellent customer service.

Hours of work will be approximately 10 hours per week which includes mornings, afternoons and school holidays.

Extra hours available including Saturdays 10am to 1pm when required.

Please post handwritten letter or email, with CV, references, to:

TOTS TO TEENS

The Arcade, Ashburton tots2teensannette@gmail.com

Today’s construction is tomorrow’s legacy  Housing  Commercial  Farm  Renovations

Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote on 03 308 9936 or 027 432 3258

Guardian

Situations Vacant

307 7900

TRADES, SERVICES

WORKPLACE SUPPORT Inter-Church Trade & Industry Mission

Please apply online at www.anz.co.nz/careers quoting job Applications close: 27/05/2018 ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited. reference number NEW031886.

Applications close: 27/05/2018

ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited.

Staff Support Professional Part-time Position Workplace Support provides Independent Employee Assistance to our Client Companies and Organisations.

The ideal person will be vibrant, professional and accountable with qualifications/experience in the ‘people’ business.

You will have the ability to get alongside people in the workplace and build relationships to support their well-being.

Apply by emailing your CV to joanne.judd@workplacesupport.co.nz Further information about our organisation and services is available on www.workplacesupport.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Joint Committee will be held on Friday 25 May 2018 commencing at 12.30 pm at the Environment Canterbury Offices, 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch.

Members of the public are welcome to attend this meeting, and copies of the agenda will be available at the meeting.

The agenda will be also available online at https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/ council-and-committeemeetings/ two days prior to the meeting.

TRADES, SERVICES

COMPUTER PROBLEMS ??

For prompt reliable computer repairs and laser engraving, see Kelvin at KJB Systems, 4 Ascot Place, Ashburton.

Phone 308 8989. Proudly serving our locals for 30 years. Same day service if possible.

SUPERGOLD discount card welcomed.

DENTURES. Dr Peter Rumping, retired dentist, continues to provide full dentures. Repairs to existing dentures also available.

Phone 027 220 9997.

TRADES, SERVICES

SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING. Quality window films for privacy, UV (fading), heat, safety and security. For cars, homes and offices.

Phone Craig Rogers 307 6347 or 0800 TINTER. www.tinter.co.nz. Facebook.

Member of Master Tinters NZ.

MOTORING

WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

LIVESTOCK, PETS

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE

PLAN CHANGE 2 TO THE CANTERBURY LAND AND WATER REGIONAL PLAN – OPERATIVE At a Council meeting held on 10 May 2018, the Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) approved Plan Change 2 to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan, and in accordance with Clause 20 of Schedule 1 to the Resource Management Act 1991 resolved to make Plan Change 2 operative from 1 June 2018.

Plan Change 2 to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP) has been developed in collaboration with the Ashburton Zone Committee to deliver freshwater outcomes for the Hinds/ Hekeao Plains catchment. Plan Change 2 is part of a ‘package of actions’ developed to assist with delivery of outcomes described in the Hinds Plains Zone Implementation Programme Addendum (ZIPA). The plan change inserts new policies, rules and methods into the LWRP to regulate activities within the catchment.

Further information regarding: • the development of Plan Change 2, • information on where to access a copy of the plan change; • the full public notice is provided at www.ecan.govt.nz/lwrp-pc2.

Bill Bayfield CHIEF EXECUTIVE

MAKE SMALLBONE HOLDEN YOUR NEXT STOP & GET THE SERVICE YOU DESERVE SERVICE ALL MAKES

AIRCON - ELECTRICAL

REPAIRS

LEVEL OF SERVICE

MAKE SMALLBONE HOLDENGENUINE YOUR NEXT STOP WOF CHECKS HOLDEN PARTS FULL MECHANICAL CHOOSE YOUR & GET THE SERVICE YOUYOU DESERVE Bookings essential Main South Road, Tinwald, Ashburton 03 307 9028 www.smallbones.co.nz

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

HIRE

GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more.

All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire.

588 East Street. Open MonFri 7.00 - 6.00pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 8.30am 3.00pm. – Ph: 308 8061 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

GRAZING

GRAZING wanted for store lambs. Phone Steve 027 321 6060.

FOR SALE

CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

ANNA, lovely attractive and busty with no tattoos, clean and straight. No texting.

Enquiries welcome. Phone 021 044 0698.

For all subscriber enquiries, missed deliveries, new subscriptions, temporary stops – text, call or email:

Text 021 271 3399 Phone 0800 274 287 Email circulation@ theguardian.co.nz

Puzzles

Puzzles and horoscopes www.guardianonline.co.nz Cryptic crossword

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

WordWheel

WordBuilder

Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There is at least one fiveletter word.

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DOWN 1. Deadly (5) 2. Illuminated (3) 3. Pack animal (4) 4. Cautions (9) 5. Settled (7) 8. Vocation (6) 11. Duplicity (9) 13. Weak or feeble (6) 14. Continuing (7) 16. Roll with hard crust (5) 18. Centre line (4) 20. Barrel (3)

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Previous solution: age, aged, ager, are, areg, dag, dare, darg, dear, drag, ear, egad, era, erg, gad, gar, gear, grad, grade, rad, rag, rage, raged, read, red.

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Humans are territorial. Turf becomes increasingly important to those who don’t have enough to feel comfortable.

A territorial struggle will end happily with reapportionment, rezoning or a move.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): What’s important to one person is petty to the next. The differences usually have to do with the scale of one’s worldview. Be proud of your remarkable ability to zoom in or out as appropriate.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Good people get in bad positions; bad people get in good positions.

Randomness prevails over justice. It’s a good reason to focus on making the current situation work instead of who is right or wrong.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’re a rebel today, pushing boundaries just for fun. Actually, this is the kind of fun that can lead to a key development. Things fly up and then settle and land in a more just arrangement.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Many cultures believe in animal spirits that guide and protect them through life. Your own connection with animals will be stronger now, and you seem to be able to communicate beyond human realm.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Your circle enlarges in a trend that serves this part of your life very well.

Every week you meet new people, but that’s not the remarkable part of it. You actually stay in touch with them, too!

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but when many beholders agree on a particular set of rules, matters of taste can be accepted as fact and grow to the influence of gospel. But does that really make it so?

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): The cosmic omens agree with philosophers of the ages: Conquering the self is more difficult than conquering the world, and a mighty fine place to start at that.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): When they try to make you compete for their attention, the only way to win is to bow out of the contest, making them doubt the value of the prize they dangle. You’re too good for this.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Some work must be tweaked, torn down, rebuilt, destroyed and started up again, fresh, from scratch. It’s those terrible projects that will teach you the most and ultimately make you a master.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Because you answer to life in a direct and assertive (but not aggressive) tone, you will get your way today, and rather quickly. You’re an asset to the team.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): A question will tell you much more about a person’s intelligence, interests and motivation than anything you could possibly learn in an answer. Today, assess people based on their curiosity, not their knowledge.

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NZ Situation

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TODAY

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Strong northwesterlies.

TOMORROWFZL: 1400m morning to 1000m at night

FRIDAY

Rain with heavy falls and thunderstorms possible. Snow to 800 metres. Wind at 1000m: NW gale 65 km/h rising to severe gale 100 km/h morning to gale 70 km/h later. Wind at 2000m: NW gale 65 km/h rising to severe gale 110 km/h morning, then easing to gale 80 km/h in the evening.

Fine with northwesterlies.

Showers with a southerly change in the afternoon.

SATURDAY

Mostly cloudy, with a few morning and evening showers. Winds turning westerly before a strong southwest change later.

FRIDAY

Fine, apart from morning and evening cloud.

However, a few snow flurries about the divide in the morning. Light SW, tending strong S in the afternoon, possibly gale in exposed places.

SUNDAY

Occasional showers.

SW, strong about the coast.

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FZL: 1000m N, sloping to 700m S

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PRIME

6am Breakfast The Breakfast team presents news, interviews, weather, and information.

9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show Ellen DeGeneres brings her brand of humour to daytime talk. 0 10am Tipping Point 11am The Chase 0 Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm Tiny House Nation 2pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 0 3pm Tipping Point 4pm Te Karere 2 4:30 Funny You Should Ask Comedy game show featuring a panel of stand-up comedians who interact with contestants for prizes.

4:55 The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

6am Impact For Life 6:30 Sesame Street 0 6:55 Peppa Pig 0 7am Alvinnn!!! And The Chipmunks 3 0 7:25 Powerpuff Girls 3 0 7:50 Beyblade Burst Evolution 3 0 8:15 Art Attack 3 0 8:35 Sofia The First 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am My Kitchen Rules 3 0 12:05 Jeremy Kyle 1:05 Judge Rinder 2:05 Home Improvement 3 0 2:35 Home And Away 3 0 3:05 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:35 KC Undercover 3 0 4pm Fanimals The next race on Farmyard Olympics in Paeroa; Wolf goes on an expedition to release some endangered native kiwis; a chance to win on Call of Nature. 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 3 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

6am The AM Show 9am The Café 10am Infomercials 11:30 Entertainment Tonight 3 Noon Dr Phil AO 1pm M You May Now Kill The Bride PGR 2016 Thriller. A couple get engaged, but his stepsister believes she has a claim on him and is willing to do anything to be his bride.

Tammin Sursok, Ashley Newbrough, Rocky Myers.

3pm Celebrity Name Game PGR 3 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm Susie Nordqvist presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.

4:30 Entertainment Tonight 5pm Family Feud Australia 5:30 Modern Family 3 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 F Location, Location, Location 0 8:30 Doctor Doctor 0 9:35 Coronation Street 0 10:35 1 News Tonight 0

7pm Shortland Street 0 7:30 My Kitchen Rules 0 8:50 The Big Bang Theory 0 9:20 Mom PGR 0 9:50 This Is Us PGR 0 10:45 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0

7pm The Project 7:30 M Star Wars – The Phantom Menace PGR 3 1999 Action Adventure.

Two Jedi knights and an outcast help a queen save her world, and discover a boy with the potential to be a powerful Jedi. 0 10:20 NewsHub Late 10:50 NCIS AO 3 0

11:05 Code Black AO 3 Willis must help a promising young soccer player make a major decision after he is seriously injured. 0 12:05 Queen Sugar PGR 3 0 1:05 Te Karere 3 2 1:30 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

11:15 Mom PGR 3 0 11:45 F Clique 0 12:35 Private Practice 3 0 1:20 Shortland Street 3 0 1:45 Infomercials 2:45 The Mysteries Of Laura AO 3 0 3:30 Jeremy Kyle 3 4:20 Judge Rinder 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:45 Infomercials

MOVIES PREMIERE

Star Wars – The Phantom Menace, 7:30pm on Three

BRAVO 10am Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 10:30 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 10:58 The Dish PGR 3 11am Catfish 3 11:50 I Killed My BFF 3 12:38 The Dish PGR 3 12:40 Below Deck AO 1:30 The Real Housewives Of New York City 3 2:28 The Dish PGR 3 2:30 Botched PGR 3 3:30 I’m Having Their Baby 3 4:30 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 5pm Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 5:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 6:30 Catfish 3 7:30 Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry 3 8:30 Love After Lockup Garrett’s men’s night out spoils their reunion, so Johnna follows him; Andrea has second thoughts before Lamar’s release.

9:30 Vanderpump Rules 10:33 The Dish PGR 3 10:35 Snapped AO 11:25 I Killed My BFF AO 3 12:15 Infomercials 3

Alone

8:30pm on Choice

SKY 5 6am Jeopardy! PG 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Ice Road Truckers PG 8:05 Hardcore Pawn PG 8:30 Border Security M 8:55 Storage Wars PG 9:20 Pawn Stars PG 9:45 NCIS PGV 10:40 SVU MV 11:35 Jeopardy! PG Noon SmackDown Live MVC 2:10 Supergirl MVS 3:05 Limitless MV 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy!

PG 5pm Wheel Of Fortune PG 5:30 Pawn Stars PG 6pm Storage Wars PG 6:30 Border Security M 7pm Hardcore Pawn PG 7:30 The Flash M 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 MV 9:30 NCIS PGV 10:30 SVU MV 11:25 Storage Wars PG 11:55 Pawn Stars PG

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12:20 Limitless MV 1:20 Hardcore Pawn PG 1:50 Hawaii Five-0 MV 2:40 The Flash M 3:30 SVU MV 4:20 Border Security M 4:45 NCIS PGV 5:35 The Simpsons PG

7am The Great Wall MV 2017 Action. Matt Damon, Jing Tian.

8:40 T2 Trainspotting 16VLSC 2017 Crime. Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller. 10:35 A New York Christmas MLS 2016 Romance. Ross McCall, Jaime Ray Newman. 12:05 A Monster Calls PGV 2017 Drama. Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver. 1:55 The Great Wall MV 2017 Action.

Matt Damon, Jing Tian.

3:40 T2 Trainspotting 16VLSC 2017 Crime. Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller. 5:35 Love On Ice 2016 Romantic Comedy. Julie Berman, Andrew Walker.

7pm Absolutely Fabulous – The Movie MLSC 2016 Comedy. After Edina and Patsy inadvertently kill supermodel Kate Moss, they seek refuge in the French Riviera to escape the media attention. 8:30 The Book Of Love MLC 2017 Drama. After his wife’s death, an architect forms a fragile bond with a runaway teen. As their friendship develops, they learn to heal old wounds.

10:20 February 16VC 2016 Horror.

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1:25 Love On Ice 2016 Romantic Comedy.

2:50 Absolutely Fabulous – The Movie MLSC 2016 Comedy. 4:20 People Interview – Melissa McCarthy 4:40 The Book Of Love MLC 2017 Drama.

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6am Avatar – The Last Airbender 3 6:25 Ben 10 – Ultimate Alien 0 6:50 Kung Fu Panda – Legends Of Awesomeness 3 0 7:15 League Of Super Evil 3 0 7:40 Duck Dodgers 3 8:05 Max Steel 3 8:30 Henry Danger 3 8:55 The Moe Show 0 9:20 Jeopardy 3 9:50 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Flog It! 12:40 Ed PGR 1:35 Married With Children PGR 2:05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3:30 Jeopardy 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 5pm Frasier 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm American Restoration 3 0 6:30 Pawn Stars 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 World’s Wildest Weather PGR 0 8:30 The Selection AO 0 9:30 Ross Kemp’s Britain AO Ross Kemp takes a hard look at Britain’s drinking habits, exposing the impact of alcohol on the individual as well as society as a whole. 0 10:30 Superior Donuts PGR 0

6:30 Takaro Tribe 3 6:40 Nga Papara Kapi 3 7:10 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 7:40 Pukana (HLS) 2 7:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 8am Te Kaea 3 2 8:30 KaweKorero 3 9am Ipukarea 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Kai Ora 3 10:30 Waiata 11am Waka Huia 3 Noon Game Of Bros PGR 3 12:30 The Topp Twins – Do Not Adjust Your Twinset 3 1pm Now Is The Hour 3 1:30 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Takaro Tribe 3 3:10 Nga Papara Kapi 3 3:40 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 4:10 Pukana 3 2 4:20 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 4:30 Tangaroa With Pio 3 5pm Marae PGR 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 6:30 Te Kaea 3 2 7pm KaweKorero 7:30 Hangi Pit Masters 8pm The Puna 8:30 Haka At Home 9:30 Ahikaroa AO 10pm Haati Grassroots Rugby

6am The Living Room 7am Home By Novogratz 7:30 Freddie Flintoff Goes Wild 8:30 Animal Park 9:30 Jamie’s Great Britain 10:30 Cash Cowboys 11:30 Inside IKEA 12:30 Chateau DIY 1:30 Full Steam Ahead 2:30 Money For Nothing 3:30 Love Nature – Wild Arabia 4:30 Food Safari – Earth An exploration of the many possibilities of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and more.

5pm Tasting Tasmania Ben visits some hipster foodie destinations in Launceston for a quick master class in local produce, and then goes to the Piermont Retreat to make a dish using a uniquely Tasmanian fish.

5:30 American Pickers 6:30 Flipping Bangers 7:30 My Family And The Galapagos 8:30 Alone AO As the final four deal with mental fatigue and physical exhaustion, one participant faces stiff competition for fish, and another may miss the salmon run due to a miscalculation.

9:30 The Operatives PGR 10:30 American Pickers

11pm The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR The best of Stephen Colbert’s satire and comedy, discussing politics, entertainment, business, and more.

Midnight The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

12:30 Closedown

11pm Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 11:30 KaweKorero Inside news from at home and around the globe.

Midnight Closedown

11:30 Food Safari – Earth An exploration of the many possibilities of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and more.

Midnight Tasting Tasmania 12:30 Home By Novogratz 1am Flipping Bangers 2am Love Nature – Wild Arabia 3am Full Steam Ahead 4am My Family And The Galapagos 5am The Operatives

MOVIES GREATS

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6:20 Arthur PGVL 2011 6am Cycling – Road Racing Series (HLS) 7am Golf – Comedy. Russell Brand, LPGA (HLS) 7:30 Golf On Helen Mirren. 8:10 Evening Par 8am Golf – PGA Tour ML 2007 Drama.

(HLS) AT&T Byron Nelson Vanessa Redgrave, Event. 9am Golf – European Toni Collette. 10:05 Mirrors Tour (HLS) Belgian Knockout.

16VL 2008 Thriller.

Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, 9:30 The Breakdown 10:30 Rugby – Aviva Amy Smart. 11:55 Bring Premiership (HLS) Semi-final It On MS 2000 Comedy.

– Teams TBC. 11:30 Cycling 1:35 Underworld – Road Racing Series (HLS) 16VC 2003 Action 12:30 Golf – PGA Tour Thriller. Kate Beckinsale, Regions Tradition. 1:30 Golf Scott Speedman, – Web.com Tour (HLS) BMW Michael Sheen. 3:35 Arthur Charity Pro-Am. 2:30 Golf PGVL 2011 Comedy.

Central 3:30 The Challenge Russell Brand, Helen Mirren.

Series 4pm UFC Main Event 5:25 Bedazzled PGS 2000 5pm UFC Top 10 Comedy. Brendan Fraser, 5:30 Rugby – Super Rugby Elizabeth Hurley. 7pm The (HLS) Blues v Crusaders.

Waterboy ML 1998 Comedy.

6pm The Breakdown A football-team water boy 7pm Rugby – First XV discovers he has a unique Revision tackling ability, and becomes 7:30 L Netball – ANZ a member of the team.

Premiership Tactix v Stars.

Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, 9:30 Netball Zone Fairuza Balk. 8:30 Anger 10pm Cricket – IPL (HLS) Management MLS 2003 Qualifier One – Sunrisers Comedy. A businessman Hyderabad v Chennai Super is sentenced to an angerKings. management course run by 10:30 The Back Page a confrontational counsellor.

11:30 Rugby – First XV Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson. Revision 10:20 Tears Of The Sun 16VL THURSDAY 2003 Drama. Bruce Willis, Midnight Rugby League – Monica Bellucci.

Super League (RPL) Castleford THURSDAY Tigers v Leeds Rhinos.

12:20 The Girl Next Door 16LS 2am Rugby League – Super 2004 Comedy. 2:05 People League (RPL) Salford Red Interview – Nicole Kidman Devils v Catalans Dragons.

2:45 Anger Management MLS 4am Rugby League – Super 2003 Comedy. 4:30 Tears Of League (RPL) Wakefield Trinity The Sun 16VL 2003 Drama. v Huddersfield Giants.

0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language; HLS Highlights; RPL Replay; DLY Delayed. CLASSIFICATIONS: 16/18 Approved for persons 16/18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits ZEFM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

SKY SPORT 2 6am Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Eels v Warriors.

6:30 NRL 360 7:30 The Fan 8am Queenslanders Only 8:30 NRL Try Time 9:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Eels v Warriors.

10am Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Saturday.

10:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Sunday.

11am Rugby League – Super League (RPL) Castleford Tigers v Leeds Rhinos.

1pm Rugby League – Super League (RPL) Salford Red Devils v Catalans Dragons.

3pm Rugby League – Super League (RPL) Wakefield Trinity v Huddersfield Giants.

5pm Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Eels v Warriors.

5:30 NRL 360 6:30 The Fan 7pm Queenslanders Only 7:30 NRL Try Time Lara Pitt showcases the tries from the weekend’s matches.

8:30 NRL 360 9:30 League Life Inspiring and remarkable stories in rugby league.

10pm Michael Ennis The Greatest A look at some of rugby league’s defining moments.

10:30 Fox Sports News 11:05 L Cycling – Giro D’Italia Stage 17 – Riva del Garda to Iseo.

DISCOVERY 6:35 Gold Rush PG Game Changer. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 1971 Cool Kingwood – Retro Replicar. 9:10 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Call of the Cattleman. 10am What On Earth? PG 10:50 Street Science PG Forces of Nature.

11:15 Street Science PG Tension Demolition.

11:40 Web Of Lies M 12:30 Blood Relatives M Clash of the Tartans.

1:20 Murder Comes To Town M Who’s Missing Now. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG Road to Gold. 4:45 What On Earth? PG 5:40 Deadliest Catch PG Recap Special.

7:30 Deadliest Catch PG 9:25 Bushcraft Build-Off PG Fire Fight. 10:15 Alaskan Bush People M 11:05 Naked And Afraid M From the Ashes.

11:55 Murder Comes To Town M Who’s Missing Now.

THURSDAY

12:45 Blood Relatives M 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG THURSDAY 4:55 How It’s Made PG 3:35 The World Rugby Show 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 MythBusters PG 4am Fight Night 23May18

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Sport KARTS KICK UP THE DIRT

Ashburton’s go-karters had to battle a strong, cool Wakanui wind as well as each other when they gathered for their monthly race day on Sunday. The Ashburton Family Go-Kart Club meets once a month for a day of fun and racing for all ages, and this month’s racing was held in a paddock on a Wakanui farm. Pictured rounding a bend during Sunday’s racing was Scott McLaren. The go-kart club was always on the look-out for new paddocks to race in and anyone who might be able to help out could contact them through their Facebook page.

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No seeding for Serena French Open organisers say they will not be giving three-time champion Serena Williams a seeding for this year’s tournament but several of her biggest rivals believe the American great deserves more than just a guaranteed spot in the main draw.

The 23-time grand slam champion is expected to play in her first major at Roland Garros, which

starts on Sunday, since giving birth to her daughter in September.

But the French Tennis Federation said in a statement: “This year again, tournament officials will establish the list and ranking of the women’s seeds based on the WTA ranking. Consequently, (the seeds) will reflect this week’s world ranking.”

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While Williams, 36, can enter Roland Garros under the WTA’s protected or “special” ranking rule, it’s up to grand slam organisers to seed her. Although she was No.1 when she left the tour to give birth, Williams is now ranked No.453.

The WTA Tour said it is considering a rule change to add protected seeding for highly-ranked

players returning from maternity leave but the earliest that could take effect is next year.

And several of Williams’ biggest rivals believe she deserves a seeding.

Maria Sharapova, who has lost three grand slam finals to Williams, said at the Italian Open last week “I would like to see that (rule) change.”

“It’s such an incredible effort for a woman to come back from physically, emotionally. There’s just another whole dimension to the travel, to the experiences, to the emotions to the physicality of every single day.”

World No.1 Simona Halep said: “It’s more than tennis. It’s good to protect the ranking when someone is giving birth.”

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